How much does a Child Protective Service (CPS) make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Protective Service (CPS) in California is $59,795. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,856 to a high of $74,950, with most professionals earning between $52,499 and $67,728.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Protective Service (CPS) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Protective Service (CPS) Salary $45,856 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Protective Service (CPS) Salary $52,499 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Protective Service (CPS) Salary $59,795 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Protective Service (CPS) Salary $67,728 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Protective Service (CPS) Salary $74,950 CA April 01, 2025
25% $52,499 10% $45,856 90% $74,950 75% $67,728 $59,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $63,587 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $64,898 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $66,797 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $63,538 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $62,063 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $65,923 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $63,672 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $60,449 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $74,117 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $73,947 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Child Protective Service (CPS)

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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