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Child welfare specialist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Child Welfare Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$51,195
Average $51,195
Low $32,856
High $79,769

The average salary for a child welfare specialist is $51,195 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Child Welfare Specialist job openings in United States

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Child Welfare Case Manager Sup...
Camelot Community Care, Inc.2.9out of 5 stars.
Orange Park, FL
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Child Welfare Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Powersolv Inc
 
$187,200per year
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Mathematica
 
$162,500per year
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Guidehouse
 
$151,750per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$150,800per year
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Travis County
 
$150,100per year
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Casey Family Programs
 
$147,830per year
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Highest paying cities for Child Welfare Specialists near United States

  1. Dayton, OH
    $68,909 per year
  2. Portland, OR
    $63,960 per year
  3. Wildwood, FL
    $61,572 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $57,259 per year
  5. Grayslake, IL
    $55,176 per year

Where can a Child Welfare Specialist earn more?

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