GCGovComp.app

Missouri / Elementary and Secondary Education / Program Specialist

Job-title file

Program Specialist

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

63 employees hold this title in Elementary and Secondary Education. Median total compensation for the role is $47,026, above the department median of $30,007.

Employees
63
Total payroll
$2.5M
Role median
$47,026
Agency median
$30,007
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$199$58,359+

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

How total compensation varies among the 63 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 Missouri

Program Specialist is held in 16 Missouri departments. In Elementary and Secondary Education, the median of $47,026 ranks #6 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

Compare jurisdictions

Program Specialist beyond Missouri

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Missouri, the median of $50,327 ranks #8 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Missouri

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$98,412 · 186
City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
Texas
$67,227 · 7,181
Utah
$62,109 · 236
Georgia
$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program 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

Page 1

Gretchen Berhorst

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$66,570
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,570

Gretchen Berhorst holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,570.

Karla Voss

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$58,955
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,955
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,955

Karla Voss holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,955.

Amy Brown

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,471
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,471
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,471

Amy Brown is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,471.

Laurel Bounds

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,471
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,471
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,471

Laurel Bounds is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,471.

Angela Koetting

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,347
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,347
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,347

Angela Koetting works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Angela earned $56,347 in 2025.

James Reed

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,331
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,331

James Reed works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. James earned $56,331 in 2025.

Vicki Smith

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,331
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,331

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Vicki Smith serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,331.

Shanna Heard

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$56,089
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,089

Shanna Heard is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $56,089.

Tracy Marshall

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2024 total comp
$55,840
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,840
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,840

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tracy Marshall serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,840.

Alison Linneman

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$55,341
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,341
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,341

Alison Linneman holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,341.

Patrice Speed

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$55,088
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,088

Patrice Speed works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Patrice earned $55,088 in 2025.

Deborah Winter

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,846
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,846

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Deborah Winter serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,846.

Taylor Eason

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,846
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,846

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Taylor Eason serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,846.

Windy Williams

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,593
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,593
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,593

Windy Williams works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Windy earned $54,593 in 2025.

Jennifer Elsbriar

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,351
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,351

Jennifer Elsbriar works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $54,351 in 2025.

Rachel Bishop

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,351
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,351

Rachel Bishop works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachel earned $54,351 in 2025.

Christopher Roberts

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,351
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,351

Christopher Roberts is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,351.

Makayla Phillips

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,351
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,351

Makayla Phillips works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Makayla earned $54,351 in 2025.

Martha Wilkerson

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,351
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,351

Martha Wilkerson works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Martha earned $54,351 in 2025.

Hailey Hoskens

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,100
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,100

Hailey Hoskens works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Hailey earned $54,100 in 2025.

Mary Huxel

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,098
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,098

Mary Huxel holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,098.

Elizabeth Reynolds

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,098
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,098

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Reynolds serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,098.

Tracey Simpson-Mathis

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$54,098
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,098

Tracey Simpson-Mathis works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracey earned $54,098 in 2025.

Katie Kientzy

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$53,606
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,606
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,606

Katie Kientzy works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katie earned $53,606 in 2025.

Amanda Rucker

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$53,122
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,122

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amanda Rucker serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,122.

Emily Sims

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2024 total comp
$52,682
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,682
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,682

Emily Sims is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $52,682.

Jeremy Hagler

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$52,396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,396

Jeremy Hagler works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremy earned $52,396 in 2025.

Wesley Freeland

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$52,154
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52,154
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,154

Wesley Freeland is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,154.

Shelby Cobb

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$49,808
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,808

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelby Cobb serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,808.

Cassandra Matos

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$47,522
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,522
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,522

Cassandra Matos holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,522.

Lora Fanter

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$47,251
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,251

Lora Fanter holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,251.

Alli Thompson

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$47,026
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,026

Alli Thompson is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,026.

Christine Chapman

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$45,458
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,458

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christine Chapman serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,458.

Laci Schulte

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$43,744
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,744
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,744

Laci Schulte holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,744.

Jeannie Rulo

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2023 total comp
$42,390
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,390

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeannie Rulo serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,390.

Kevin Browne

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2023 total comp
$41,973
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,973
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,973

Kevin Browne is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $41,973.

Emily Hughey

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$41,617
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,617

Emily Hughey is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $41,617.

Tara Caldwell

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2023 total comp
$40,227
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,227

Tara Caldwell works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tara earned $40,227 in 2023.

Jana Gentges

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2023 total comp
$40,093
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,093
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,093

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jana Gentges serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,093.

Katherine Berhorst

Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education

2025 total comp
$39,418
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,418
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,418

At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katherine Berhorst serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,418.