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District of Columbia / Dgs / Program Support Specialist

Job-title file

Program Support Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

13 employees hold this title in Dgs. Median total compensation for the role is $73,677, below the department median of $84,167.

Employees
13
Total payroll
$979.2K
Role median
$73,677
Agency median
$84,167
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,378$93,576+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across District of Columbia

Program Support Specialist is held in 37 District of Columbia departments. In Dgs, the median of $73,677 ranks #16 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Dcoa
$101,538 · 2
Ocfo
$96,554 · 1
Council
$90,589 · 2
Dcoz
$89,329 · 1
Ocme
$82,069 · 1
Eom
$80,509 · 4
Dfhv
$80,032 · 1
Dob
$80,032 · 29
Mpd
$80,032 · 1
Ddot
$79,971 · 1
DPW
$79,971 · 3
Osse DOT
$79,971 · 1

Median total compensation for the Program Support Specialist role in other District of Columbiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Program Support Specialist beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $72,883 ranks #1 of 3. See Program Support Specialist across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Utah
$49,095 · 32
Missouri
$32,600 · 51

Median total compensation for comparable Program Support Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tama Tolson

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$96,547
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$96,547
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,547
Hire date
1985/10/01
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
39,459

At Dgs, Tama Tolson serves as a Program Support Specialist. Hired in 1985, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,547. They are classified at grade 11.

Janelle Gladden

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$84,167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$84,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,167
Hire date
2017/08/21
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,512

Janelle Gladden works as a Program Support Specialist for Dgs. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Janelle earned $84,167 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Troy L Canady

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$84,167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$84,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,167
Hire date
2002/08/01
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,754

Troy L Canady is a Program Support Specialist at Dgs. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $84,167. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert King

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$82,069
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$82,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,069
Hire date
2006/11/13
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
17,418

Robert King is a Program Support Specialist at Dgs. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $82,069. They are classified at grade 11.

Kimberly Housen

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$82,069
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$82,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,069
Hire date
2025/02/24
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,558

At Dgs, Kimberly Housen serves as a Program Support Specialist. Records show a hire date of 2025/02/24. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,069. They are classified at grade 11.

Miriam Penny

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$77,873
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$77,873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,873
Hire date
2002/04/01
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
17,318

At Dgs, Miriam Penny serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,873. They are classified at grade 11.

Ashley JohnsonMay be multiple

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$73,677
Hire date
2015/10/05
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
39,457

Ashley Johnson appears in Dgs payroll as a Program Support Specialist, with $73,677 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Dajae ScottMay be multiple

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$71,579
Hire date
2017/10/01
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
39,428

Payroll for Dajae Scott (Program Support Specialist, Dgs) may cover more than one person; together they account for $71,579 in 2024.

Saleemah Shakir

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$69,770
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$69,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,770
Hire date
2008/02/04
Pay grade
09

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
17,248

Saleemah Shakir holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Dgs. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,770. Their pay grade is 09.

Carey WhiteMay be multiple

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$66,306
Hire date
2002/08/01
Pay grade
09

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,674

Carey White appears in Dgs payroll as a Program Support Specialist, with $66,306 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Marcus Hunter

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$66,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,306
Hire date
2026/02/09
Pay grade
09

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Term
Record ID
43,245

Marcus Hunter holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Dgs. Their hire date on record is 2026/02/09. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,306. Their pay grade is 09.

Jimmie Allen

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$65,285
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$65,285
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,285
Hire date
2023/01/30
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
39,425

Jimmie Allen holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Dgs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,285. Their pay grade is 11.

James HarrisMay be multiple

Program Support Specialist/Dgs

2024 total comp
$59,378
Hire date
2019/09/24
Pay grade
09

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,715

James Harris appears in Dgs payroll as a Program Support Specialist, with $59,378 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.