Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Program Specialist VII

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Program Specialist VII

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

28 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $81,795, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $81,795
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$37,800$101,663+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 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.

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This role across Texas

Program Specialist VII is held in 39 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $81,795 ranks #33 of 39.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Board Architectural Examiners

$110,919 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$109,379 · 12

Secretary of State

$107,100 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$106,260 · 1

Soil and Water Conservation Board

$106,158 · 3

Office of Court Administration

$105,179 · 7

Employees Retirement System

$104,821 · 3

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$104,772 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$104,186 · 2

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$103,974 · 2

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

$103,685 · 2

TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

$102,843 · 1

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

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Program Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $67,227 ranks #6 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$169,861 · 136

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 186

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$91,126 · 38

City of Chicago

$80,124 · 20

New York Public Authorities

$77,950 · 16

Utah

$62,109 · 236

Missouri

$50,327 · 621

Georgia

$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program Specialist roles 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Matthew Zarate

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$103,663

Base pay: $103,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,663
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2008
Monthly Pay: $8,639
State Employee Number: 20217

Matthew Zarate is a Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,663.

Sonia Arredondo

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$99,959

Base pay: $99,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,959
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2015
Monthly Pay: $8,330
State Employee Number: 748620

Sonia Arredondo is a Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,959.

Sherice Williams

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$99,671

Base pay: $99,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jul 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,306
State Employee Number: 186289

Sherice Williams holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,671.

Cassandra Johnson

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$98,557

Base pay: $98,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,557
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5025
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,427
State Employee Number: 1630156

Cassandra Johnson holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,557.

Carina Luther

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$96,428

Base pay: $96,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,428
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Apr 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,036
State Employee Number: 967849

Carina Luther works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carina earned $96,428 in 2026.

Tri Dang

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$92,400

Base pay: $92,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,700
State Employee Number: 72022

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Tri Dang serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,400.

Susan Derrick

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$91,835

Base pay: $91,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,835
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Sep 27, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,653
State Employee Number: 114316

Susan Derrick works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $91,835 in 2026.

Elizabeth Pontz

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$91,835

Base pay: $91,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,835
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Aug 19, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,653
State Employee Number: 347036

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Elizabeth Pontz serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,835.

Sherry Rumsey

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$91,835

Base pay: $91,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,835
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Dec 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,653
State Employee Number: 456311

Sherry Rumsey works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sherry earned $91,835 in 2025.

Sandra Hasbach

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$90,843

Base pay: $90,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,843
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jun 29, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,570
State Employee Number: 787202

Sandra Hasbach is a Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,843.

Rebecca Pope

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$88,615

Base pay: $88,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,615
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Oct 26, 1998
Monthly Pay: $7,385
State Employee Number: 162256

Rebecca Pope holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,615.

Amelia Hinton

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$88,362

Base pay: $88,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,362
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jan 23, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,363
State Employee Number: 40321

Amelia Hinton holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,362.

Kristen Jones

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$83,396

Base pay: $83,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,396
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Nov 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,950
State Employee Number: 651696

Kristen Jones works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristen earned $83,396 in 2026.

Erica Baker

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$81,900

Base pay: $81,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,900
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,825
State Employee Number: 1151531

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Erica Baker serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,900.

Kevin Johnson

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$81,690

Base pay: $81,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,690
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,807
State Employee Number: 98997

Kevin Johnson holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,690.

Henry Gutierrez

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,850

Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,850
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,738
State Employee Number: 139622

Henry Gutierrez holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,850.

Elias Megersa

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,850

Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,850
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,738
State Employee Number: 352085

Elias Megersa holds the role of Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,850.

Jose Vallecillos

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,850

Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,850
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Oct 20, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,738
State Employee Number: 1398611

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jose Vallecillos serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,850.

Stella Cox

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$80,850

Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,850
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,737
State Employee Number: 103527

Stella Cox works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stella earned $80,850 in 2025.

Natarsha Lewis

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,451

Base pay: $80,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,451
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Oct 20, 1997
Monthly Pay: $6,704
State Employee Number: 43184

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Natarsha Lewis serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,451.

Mosley Hobson

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$80,207

Base pay: $80,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,207
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Dec 10, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,684
State Employee Number: 1156034

Mosley Hobson is a Program Specialist VII at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,207.

Teresa Lockett

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$79,359

Base pay: $79,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,359
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,613
State Employee Number: 184968

Teresa Lockett works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Teresa earned $79,359 in 2026.

Nancy Allen

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$78,056

Base pay: $78,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,056
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,505
State Employee Number: 102141

Nancy Allen works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nancy earned $78,056 in 2026.

Jay Hamilton

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$75,735

Base pay: $75,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,311
State Employee Number: 541490

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jay Hamilton serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,735.

Melissa Dellahoussaye-White

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$74,906

Base pay: $74,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,906
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,242
State Employee Number: 347244

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Melissa Dellahoussaye-White serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,906.

Lori Albee

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$74,442

Base pay: $74,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,442
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,204
State Employee Number: 74091

Lori Albee works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lori earned $74,442 in 2026.

Lindsey Simmons

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$69,572

Base pay: $69,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,572
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Feb 5, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,798
State Employee Number: 62031

Lindsey Simmons works as a Program Specialist VII for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsey earned $69,572 in 2026.

Calvin Van Cleave

Program Specialist VII/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$37,800

Base pay: $37,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,800
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Nov 7, 2017
Monthly Pay: $3,150
State Employee Number: 193925

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Calvin Van Cleave serves as a Program Specialist VII. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,800.