Texas / Department of Public Safety / Program Specialist IV

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Program Specialist IV

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

28 employees hold this title in Department of Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $60,164, below the department median of $68,978.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $60,164
Agency median: $68,978
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,216$77,335+

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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 IV is held in 53 Texas departments. In Department of Public Safety, the median of $60,164 ranks #48 of 53.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$86,307 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$80,987 · 1

General Land Office

$78,012 · 20

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$77,175 · 3

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$76,800 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$76,200 · 13

Employees Retirement System

$76,120 · 6

Office of the Governor

$75,658 · 5

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$75,485 · 22

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$75,000 · 1

Texas Military Department

$74,802 · 5

Texas Department of Transportation

$74,508 · 3

Median total compensation for the Program Specialist IV 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Public Safety

Accounting Technician II 31
Administrative Assistant III 207
Administrative Assistant IV 167
Administrative Assistant V 32
Attorney II 31
Captain, Department of Public Safety 92
Clerk III 24
Corporal 350
Crime Laboratory Specialist II 99
Criminal Intelligence Analyst I 162
Criminal Intelligence Analyst II 31
Custodian IV 55
Customer Service Representative II 30
Director III 25
Director V 25
Director VIII 24
Forensic Scientist I 49
Forensic Scientist II 115
Forensic Scientist III 126
Forensic Scientist IV 63
Forensic Scientist V 22
Forensic Scientist VI 65
Inspector III 137
Investigator II 38
Investigator III 94
Investigator IV 84
IT Support Specialist IV 27
License and Permit Specialist I 377
License and Permit Specialist II 1,593
License and Permit Specialist III 572
License and Permit Specialist IV 209
Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety 287
Maintenance Specialist III 31
Major, Department of Public Safety 45
Manager I 68
Manager IV 39
Manager V 127
Manager VI 26
Manager VII 38
Pilot Investigator II 32
Police Communications Oper V 65
Police Communications Oper VI 43
Police Communications Oper VII 27
Probationary Trooper 259
Program Management Specialist II 22
Program Specialist I 21
Program Specialist V 39
Program Specialist VI 27
Program Specialist VII 29
Program Supervisor IV 212
Program Supervisor V 60
Security Officer III 31
Security Officer IV 30
Sergeant, Department of Public Safety 1,439
Systems Analyst V 42
Systems Analyst VI 26
Training and Development Specialist IV 22
Trooper 2,166
Trooper Trainee 141

Record list

Employees with this title

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Roger Fulton

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$77,407

Base pay: $77,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,407
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 29, 1996
Monthly Pay: $6,451
State Employee Number: 7230

Roger Fulton is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,407.

Veronica Glover

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$77,274

Base pay: $77,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,274
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 6, 2011
Monthly Pay: $6,439
State Employee Number: 135884

At Department of Public Safety, Veronica Glover serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,274.

Dennis York

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$74,682

Base pay: $74,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,682
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: May 24, 2010
Monthly Pay: $6,223
State Employee Number: 80573

Dennis York is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,682.

Jose Sifuentez

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$72,509

Base pay: $72,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,509
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,042
State Employee Number: 337837

At Department of Public Safety, Jose Sifuentez serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,509.

Brad Simons

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$65,795

Base pay: $65,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,795
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,483
State Employee Number: 1480974

Brad Simons works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brad earned $65,795 in 2026.

Stephanie Nwafor

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$65,795

Base pay: $65,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,795
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,483
State Employee Number: 784620

Stephanie Nwafor works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $65,795 in 2026.

Daniela Esquivel

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$65,004

Base pay: $65,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,417
State Employee Number: 1775995

Daniela Esquivel works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniela earned $65,004 in 2026.

Scott Vautrain

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$63,773

Base pay: $63,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,773
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,314
State Employee Number: 855741

Scott Vautrain works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Scott earned $63,773 in 2026.

Ronald Lane

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$63,596

Base pay: $63,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,596
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 14, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 62580

Ronald Lane holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,596.

Saravith Vonne

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$61,606

Base pay: $61,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,606
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,134
State Employee Number: 979915

Saravith Vonne holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,606.

Theresa Manzano

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,928

Base pay: $60,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,928
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,077
State Employee Number: 65768

Theresa Manzano works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Theresa earned $60,928 in 2026.

Shimiere Turner

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 11, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 48967

Shimiere Turner is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.

Luis Aguirre

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 1408217

Luis Aguirre holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,164.

Jeffery Owens

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 251103

Jeffery Owens is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.

Joshua Razo

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 1461683

Joshua Razo works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joshua earned $60,164 in 2026.

Renell Caldwell

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 12, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 66452

At Department of Public Safety, Renell Caldwell serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,164.

Donna Hickman

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 30, 1999
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 145346

Donna Hickman holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,164.

William Molloy

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 339991

At Department of Public Safety, William Molloy serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,164.

Patrick Thomas

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 761536

Patrick Thomas is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.

Ashley Reid

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 21, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 774906

Ashley Reid works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashley earned $60,164 in 2026.

Jennette Ochoa

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 967470

At Department of Public Safety, Jennette Ochoa serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,164.

Holly Hudson

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 1244813

Holly Hudson is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.

Waqar Naeem

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$60,164

Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 1459775

Waqar Naeem is a Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.

Eric John

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$59,575

Base pay: $59,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,575
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,965
State Employee Number: 83908

Eric John holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,575.

Terese Fong

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$58,953

Base pay: $58,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,953
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,913
State Employee Number: 851709

Terese Fong holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,953.

Kimberly Avila

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$57,120

Base pay: $57,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,120
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 26, 2010
Monthly Pay: $4,760
State Employee Number: 145178

At Department of Public Safety, Kimberly Avila serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,120.

Katy Morales

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$55,216

Base pay: $55,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,216
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,601
State Employee Number: 1804728

Katy Morales works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Katy earned $55,216 in 2026.

Nylee Quintero

Program Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$55,216

Base pay: $55,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,216
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $4,601
State Employee Number: 337444

At Department of Public Safety, Nylee Quintero serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,216.