State of Louisiana Child Welfare Specialist Pay

Based on 42 postings, Aug 2025–Oct 2026

State of Louisiana posted Child Welfare Specialist pay of $42,890–$50,648/yr in October 2026. Across 42 postings (Aug 2025–Oct 2026) the posted ranges ran $35,736–$86,076/yr.

$42,890–$50,648/yr

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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 - 2ND SHIFT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

State of Louisiana

Full-time $42,890–$50,648/yr
Last seen Oct 10, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (BATON ROUGE REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (MONROE REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Thibodaux Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (THIBODAUX REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (SHREVEPORT REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (LAFAYETTE REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Lafayette Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3, Shreveport Region, Child Protection Investigator, 2nd Shift

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (COVINGTON REGION)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Baton Rouge Region - Child Protection Investigator - 2nd Shift)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3, Covington Region, Child Protection Investigator, 2nd Shift

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3, Child Protection Investigator, 2nd Shift

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Lake Charles Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift)

State of Louisiana

Full-time $36,444–$65,664/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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42PostingsAug 2025–Oct 2026
16Open right now
7Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (SHREVEPORT REGION)Aug 2025 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Jun 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (BATON ROUGE REGION)Aug 2025 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Jun 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (COVINGTON REGION)Aug 2025 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Jun 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (THIBODAUX REGION)Aug 2025 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Jun 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 -- Louisiana Child Safety Response Center (LCSRC)Jan 2026 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Mar 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of Louisiana posted for Child Welfare Specialist roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Child Protection Services Investigator- 2nd Shift)First posted Aug 2025
$35,736–$64,320/yr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST 3 (ADOPTIONS)First posted Feb 2026
$50,652–$84,300/yr
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 -- Louisiana Child Safety Response Center (LCSRC)First posted Mar 2026
$36,444–$65,664/yr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST 3First posted Apr 2026
$50,652–$86,076/yr
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (Baton Rouge Region - Home Development)First posted Apr 2026
$42,888–$65,664/yr
Child Welfare Specialist 3, AdoptionsFirst posted Jul 2026
$24/hr
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEEFirst posted Sep 2026
$42,890–$50,648/yr

Pay by level

3Posted Aug 2026
$50,652–$86,076/yr
TraineePosted Sep 2026
$42,890–$50,648/yr
Trainee 1 2 3Posted Oct 2026
$42,890–$50,648/yr
Trainee 1 3Posted Aug 2026
$36,444–$65,664/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Oct 1, 2026CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 - 2ND SHIFT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES$42,890–$50,648/yr
Sep 16, 2026CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE$42,890–$50,648/yr
Aug 29, 2026Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (CW-SO-Care Connections Licensing)$36,444–$65,664/yr
Aug 18, 2026Child Welfare Specialist 3 (Adoptions-Lafourche Parish)$50,652–$86,076/yr
Aug 15, 2026Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Child Safety Response Center)$36,444–$65,664/yr
Jul 24, 2026Child Welfare Specialist 3, Adoptions$24/hr
Jul 12, 2026Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3- (Louisiana Child Safety Response Center (LCSRC)$36,444–$65,664/yr
Jul 7, 2026Child Welfare Specialist Trainee, Home Development$42,888–$65,664/yr
Jun 24, 2026CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (BATON ROUGE REGION)$36,444–$65,664/yr
Jun 24, 2026CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (MONROE REGION)$36,444–$65,664/yr

State of Louisiana Child Welfare Specialist Pay: FAQ

How much does State of Louisiana pay a Child Welfare Specialist?

State of Louisiana's most recent Child Welfare Specialist posting (October 2026) listed $42,890–$50,648/yr.

What is the Child Welfare Specialist pay range at State of Louisiana?

Across 42 Child Welfare Specialist postings from Aug 2025–Oct 2026, posted pay ran $35,736–$86,076/yr.

Has State of Louisiana Child Welfare Specialist pay changed?

Yes. CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (SHREVEPORT REGION): Aug 2025 $35,736–$64,320/yr → Jun 2026 $36,444–$65,664/yr.

What does each Child Welfare Specialist level pay?

3: $50,652–$86,076/yr (Aug 2026); Trainee: $42,890–$50,648/yr (Sep 2026); Trainee 1 2 3: $42,890–$50,648/yr (Oct 2026); Trainee 1 3: $36,444–$65,664/yr (Aug 2026).