Adoptions Specialist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,883 to $7,703 | $70,596 to $92,436 |
| B | $6,449 to $8,458 | $77,388 to $101,496 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
50 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Social Services | 50 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers across all California employers was $65,200 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $70,596 to $101,496 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.