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Program Management Specialist III

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $108,676, above the department median of $68,978.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $108,676
Agency median: $68,978
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$86,175$129,784+

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.

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This role across Texas

Program Management Specialist III is held in 15 Texas departments. In Department of Public Safety, the median of $108,676 ranks #12 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Board of Nursing

$142,234 · 1

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$130,823 · 1

Department of Information Resources

$127,898 · 10

Parks and Wildlife Department

$125,000 · 1

General Land Office

$121,481 · 5

Comptroller - Education Programs

$120,000 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$118,500 · 2

Texas Education Agency

$113,278 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$112,150 · 2

Health and Human Services Commission

$110,247 · 4

Department of Family and Protective Services

$109,309 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$108,000 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Arturo Mendez

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$132,284

Base pay: $132,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,284
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: May 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,024
State Employee Number: 40948

Arturo Mendez is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,284.

Sandra Parent

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$121,869

Base pay: $121,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Apr 7, 1997
Monthly Pay: $10,156
State Employee Number: 83478

Sandra Parent works as a Program Management Specialist III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sandra earned $121,869 in 2026.

Vanessa Nelson

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$121,869

Base pay: $121,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Feb 28, 2008
Monthly Pay: $10,156
State Employee Number: 143496

Vanessa Nelson is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,869.

Christopher Fontenot

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$121,869

Base pay: $121,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2017
Monthly Pay: $10,156
State Employee Number: 416372

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Fontenot serves as a Program Management Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,869.

Naomi Mcdonald

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$120,180

Base pay: $120,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2005
Monthly Pay: $10,015
State Employee Number: 105035

Naomi Mcdonald works as a Program Management Specialist III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Naomi earned $120,180 in 2026.

Megan Barton

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$114,110

Base pay: $114,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $9,509
State Employee Number: 191211

Megan Barton holds the role of Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,110.

Samantha Perkins

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$108,676

Base pay: $108,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,676
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2011
Monthly Pay: $9,056
State Employee Number: 164125

At Department of Public Safety, Samantha Perkins serves as a Program Management Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,676.

Jennifer Hatch

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$106,845

Base pay: $106,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,845
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Dec 30, 2011
Monthly Pay: $8,904
State Employee Number: 172905

Jennifer Hatch is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,845.

Donald Carter

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$95,749

Base pay: $95,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,749
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2010
Monthly Pay: $7,979
State Employee Number: 152109

Donald Carter is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,749.

Jose Villarreal

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$95,749

Base pay: $95,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,749
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,979
State Employee Number: 1054076

Jose Villarreal holds the role of Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,749.

Robert Boatright

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$95,749

Base pay: $95,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,749
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,979
State Employee Number: 1420951

Robert Boatright is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,749.

Steven Tippett

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$94,500

Base pay: $94,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,875
State Employee Number: 149404

Steven Tippett is a Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,500.

Arthur Miller

Program Management Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$86,175

Base pay: $86,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,175
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,181
State Employee Number: 14758

Arthur Miller holds the role of Program Management Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,175.