Child Welfare Specialist Salary

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How much does a Child Welfare Specialist make? The average Child Welfare Specialist salary is $138,842 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,711 and $162,843. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III
Oklahoma Human Services - Idabel , OK
Minimum Qualifications Child Welfare Specialist, Level I * Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university. * OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work. * OR A ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Child Welfare Specialist (Child Well-Being Program)
ISN Corporation - Study Butte , TX
Job Description ISN is actively seeking an experienced Child Welfare Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Security (OHS). The child welfare ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago
Nonprofit Project Specialist, Child Welfare
National Adoption Association - Linthicum Heights , MD
... child welfare agencies (state, local, tribal, and territorial) and AUSK partners. The Project Specialist will support the National Center for Diligent Recruitment through services such as webinar ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 56 days ago
Child Welfare Specialist
Catalyst Career Group - Arlington Heights , IL
... over the child. Benefits: * Medical Insurance * Dental insurance * Generous retirement plan ... Assists in coordinating the foster parent support specialist and develops foster homes * Monitors ...
ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago
Child Welfare Specialist - Independent Living
Kaleidoscope - Chicago , IL
Kaleidoscope Inc, a charitable organization, located in Chicago by the United Center, and is seeking to fill the position of Independent Living Specialist . In addition to our competitive ...
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Social Service Specialist I,II
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services - Leake County , MS
What you'll need to be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 35 days ago

Child Welfare Specialist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Child Welfare Specialist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Child Welfare Specialist in each city.

Child Welfare Specialist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $173,553
Washington, DC $154,531
Miami, FL $133,983
Chicago, IL $145,645
Boston, MA $155,642
New York, NY $162,168
Dallas, TX $137,037
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Average Salary Range for Child Welfare Specialist

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Child Welfare Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Welfare Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Child Welfare Specialist ranges from $118,711 to $162,843 with the average base salary of $138,842. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,581 to $171,774 with the average total cash compensation of $145,312.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,842 $118,711 - $162,843
Bonus $6,470 $3,871 - $8,931
Total Pay $145,312 $122,581 - $171,774
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Child Welfare Specialist

What's the difference between Child Welfare Worker and Child Welfare Specialist?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Child Welfare Specialist is $138,842, and the average salary of Child Welfare Worker is $31,814. The average salary of Child Welfare Worker is lower than Child Welfare Specialist. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Child Welfare Specialist, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Child Welfare Specialist. a Child Welfare Specialist Salary in Oxnard, CA is $148,839 as of March 26, 2024; a Child Welfare Specialist Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $128,290 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Child Welfare Specialist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Child Welfare Specialist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Child Welfare Specialist?
Salary ranges for a Child Welfare Specialist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024