Texas / Department of Housing and Community Affairs / Program Specialist V

Job-title file

Program Specialist V

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

17 employees hold this title in Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $78,750, above the department median of $76,538.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $78,750
Agency median: $76,538
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,412$83,821+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 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 V is held in 52 Texas departments. In Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the median of $78,750 ranks #17 of 52.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Legislative Reference Library

$85,329 · 1

General Land Office

$85,231 · 9

Texas Historical Commission

$85,136 · 3

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$84,977 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$84,112 · 1

Employees Retirement System

$83,885 · 8

Office of the Governor

$83,192 · 3

Supreme Court

$82,997 · 1

Texas Veterans Commission

$82,681 · 10

Texas Military Department

$82,443 · 3

Texas School for the Deaf

$82,422 · 5

Texas Facilities Commission

$81,396 · 6

Median total compensation for the Program Specialist V 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 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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Eric Weiner

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$84,249

Base pay: $84,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,021
State Employee Number: 340274

Eric Weiner is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,249.

Meredith Whitwell

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,911

Base pay: $82,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,911
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jun 21, 2010
Monthly Pay: $6,909
State Employee Number: 98309

Meredith Whitwell holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,911.

Shannon Roth

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,230

Base pay: $82,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,230
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 20, 1999
Monthly Pay: $6,853
State Employee Number: 110126

Shannon Roth works as a Program Specialist V for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shannon earned $82,230 in 2026.

Lucia Weber

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,839

Base pay: $81,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,839
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,820
State Employee Number: 1112595

Lucia Weber works as a Program Specialist V for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lucia earned $81,839 in 2026.

Sylvia Mendez-Smith

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$81,158

Base pay: $81,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,763
State Employee Number: 110633

Sylvia Mendez-Smith holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,158.

Annette Cornier

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$80,953

Base pay: $80,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,953
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 5, 1991
Monthly Pay: $6,746
State Employee Number: 197910

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Annette Cornier serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,953.

Jonathan Chilson

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$79,242

Base pay: $79,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,242
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,604
State Employee Number: 1176770

Jonathan Chilson holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,242.

Christine Peralez

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 181896

Christine Peralez holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,750.

Leshundra Scott

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$78,750

Base pay: $78,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,563
State Employee Number: 1580176

Leshundra Scott holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,750.

Evan Brown

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,000

Base pay: $77,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,417
State Employee Number: 1476477

Evan Brown is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,000.

Isela Dove

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,212

Base pay: $74,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,212
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,184
State Employee Number: 1130607

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Isela Dove serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,212.

Elisabeth Hunter

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$73,983

Base pay: $73,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,983
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,165
State Employee Number: 204838

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Elisabeth Hunter serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,983.

Kelly Hall-Jackson

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$72,354

Base pay: $72,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,354
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 25, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,029
State Employee Number: 1240398

Kelly Hall-Jackson is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,354.

Melinda Spencer

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$70,682

Base pay: $70,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,682
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 9, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,890
State Employee Number: 1204643

Melinda Spencer is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,682.

Karen Keith

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,608

Base pay: $67,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,608
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,634
State Employee Number: 1000809

Karen Keith holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,608.

Brittny Brymer

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,675

Base pay: $66,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,675
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,556
State Employee Number: 1775981

Brittny Brymer is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,675.

Elizabeth Cline-Rew

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,412

Base pay: $39,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,412
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,284
State Employee Number: 129739

Elizabeth Cline-Rew holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,412.