Texas / Comptroller of Public Accounts / Contract Specialist IV

Job-title file

Contract Specialist IV

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

23 employees hold this title in Comptroller of Public Accounts. Median total compensation for the role is $73,150, below the department median of $80,437.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $73,150
Agency median: $80,437
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,000$78,377+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Contract Specialist IV pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents — about 44,030 people — is $76,050. Comptroller of Public Accounts pays a median base salary of $75,674 for this role, in line with that figure — about the 49th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Comptroller of Public Accounts sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,760

$59,470

$76,050

$97,730

$124,140

Comptroller of Public Accounts median · $75,674

The bar is the range of annual wages for Buyers and Purchasing Agents across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Comptroller of Public Accounts’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents — about 491,430 people — is $77,710. Comptroller of Public Accounts’s median base salary is 3% below that national figure, about the 47th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,380

$60,800

$77,710

$100,820

$128,870

Comptroller of Public Accounts median · $75,674

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Comptroller of Public Accounts is $75,674, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Contract Specialist IV is held in 31 Texas departments. In Comptroller of Public Accounts, the median of $73,150 ranks #19 of 31.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Railroad Commission of Texas

$85,801 · 4

Texas Animal Health Commission

$85,050 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$85,008 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$85,000 · 1

Texas State Library & Archives

$84,617 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$82,424 · 2

Employees Retirement System

$82,101 · 2

Texas Facilities Commission

$81,900 · 3

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$81,750 · 1

General Land Office

$79,786 · 8

State Preservation Board

$78,624 · 1

Texas Department of Transportation

$77,704 · 77

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

Compare jurisdictions

Contract Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $69,882 ranks #4 of 7. See Contract Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$119,537 · 13

$116,933 · 146

$76,000 · 9

$67,477 · 60

$40,838 · 12

Franklin County, Ohio

$28,171 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Contract 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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Andrew Winegarden

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$79,380

Base pay: $79,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,615
State Employee Number: 1448679

Andrew Winegarden works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andrew earned $79,380 in 2026.

Lucia Torres

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$77,100

Base pay: $77,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,425
State Employee Number: 196895

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Lucia Torres serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,100.

Jennifer Walls

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$76,672

Base pay: $76,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,672
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,389
State Employee Number: 1176527

Jennifer Walls is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,672.

Tristan Babin

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$76,570

Base pay: $76,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,570
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,381
State Employee Number: 1729589

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tristan Babin serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,570.

Ida Sanders

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$76,206

Base pay: $76,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,206
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,351
State Employee Number: 9127

Ida Sanders works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ida earned $76,206 in 2026.

Jessica Salinas

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$75,705

Base pay: $75,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,705
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,309
State Employee Number: 784817

Jessica Salinas is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,705.

Madison Guevara

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$75,644

Base pay: $75,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,644
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,304
State Employee Number: 1552590

Madison Guevara is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,644.

Tamara Winter

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$75,632

Base pay: $75,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,632
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: May 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,303
State Employee Number: 934815

Tamara Winter is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,632.

Roman Villarreal

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$74,000

Base pay: $74,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,167
State Employee Number: 1776617

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Roman Villarreal serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,000.

Kristy Guevara

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$73,800

Base pay: $73,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,150
State Employee Number: 774647

Kristy Guevara is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,800.

Kathryn Camp

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$73,200

Base pay: $73,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,100
State Employee Number: 1288774

Kathryn Camp works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kathryn earned $73,200 in 2026.

Guillermo Navarro

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$73,150

Base pay: $73,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,096
State Employee Number: 847124

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Guillermo Navarro serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,150.

Monica Suarez

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$72,450

Base pay: $72,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,038
State Employee Number: 1181155

Monica Suarez works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Monica earned $72,450 in 2026.

Lutonya Johnson

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$72,450

Base pay: $72,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,038
State Employee Number: 1459494

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Lutonya Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,450.

Jeanette Lepe

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$72,100

Base pay: $72,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,008
State Employee Number: 105069

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Jeanette Lepe serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,100.

Noah Holdren

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$71,930

Base pay: $71,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,930
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,994
State Employee Number: 1177058

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Noah Holdren serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,930.

David Wallace Ii

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$71,876

Base pay: $71,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,876
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,990
State Employee Number: 1784078

David Wallace Ii is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,876.

Hadley Lowery

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,785

Base pay: $70,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,785
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,899
State Employee Number: 1552589

Hadley Lowery is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,785.

Kayla Dugue

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,443

Base pay: $70,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,443
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,870
State Employee Number: 1646663

Kayla Dugue is a Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,443.

Tyler Strohbehn

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,109

Base pay: $70,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,109
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,842
State Employee Number: 1749304

Tyler Strohbehn holds the role of Contract Specialist IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,109.

Cecilia Dominguez

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,000

Base pay: $70,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,833
State Employee Number: 1709786

Cecilia Dominguez works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cecilia earned $70,000 in 2026.

Kristi Odom

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,000

Base pay: $70,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,833
State Employee Number: 1775925

Kristi Odom works as a Contract Specialist IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristi earned $70,000 in 2026.

Alexis Cerda

Contract Specialist IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$70,000

Base pay: $70,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,833
State Employee Number: 931889

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Alexis Cerda serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,000.