Texas / Health and Human Services Commission / Program Specialist V

Job-title file

Program Specialist V

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

540 employees hold this title in Health and Human Services Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $69,105, above the department median of $50,368.

Employees: 540
Total payroll: $37.5M
Role median: $69,105
Agency median: $50,368
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,278$87,046+

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How total compensation varies among the 540 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 Health and Human Services Commission, the median of $69,105 ranks #43 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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Kristi Blessing

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,645

Base pay: $60,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,645
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,054
State Employee Number: 165575

Kristi Blessing works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristi earned $60,645 in 2026.

John Tarver

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 200509

John Tarver is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,600.

Stephanie Prowers

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,584

Base pay: $60,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,584
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 9, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,049
State Employee Number: 352135

Stephanie Prowers is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,584.

Sabrina Juarez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,540

Base pay: $60,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,540
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,045
State Employee Number: 1485025

At Health and Human Services Commission, Sabrina Juarez serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,540.

Katrina Staats

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,492

Base pay: $60,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,492
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,041
State Employee Number: 1457045

At Health and Human Services Commission, Katrina Staats serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,492.

Shannon Gray

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,492

Base pay: $60,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,492
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,041
State Employee Number: 15641

At Health and Human Services Commission, Shannon Gray serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,492.

Bryan Muncy

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,485

Base pay: $60,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,485
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,040
State Employee Number: 1627845

Bryan Muncy is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,485.

Tammy Andricak

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,437

Base pay: $60,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,437
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,036
State Employee Number: 1143919

Tammy Andricak works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tammy earned $60,437 in 2026.

Diane Ewing

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp

$60,390

Base pay: $60,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,390
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,033
State Employee Number: 1265179

At Health and Human Services Commission, Diane Ewing serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,390.

Christopher Metzler

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,385

Base pay: $60,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,385
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 31, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,032
State Employee Number: 1773641

Christopher Metzler holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,385.

Tavi Israel

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,249

Base pay: $60,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,021
State Employee Number: 63921

Tavi Israel works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tavi earned $60,249 in 2026.

Kelli Allen

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,245

Base pay: $60,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,245
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 11, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,020
State Employee Number: 1265130

Kelli Allen holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,245.

Kristen Ranus Cordoba

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,228

Base pay: $60,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,228
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,019
State Employee Number: 1730718

Kristen Ranus Cordoba works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristen earned $60,228 in 2026.

Sabrina Silva Beltran

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,185

Base pay: $60,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,185
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,015
State Employee Number: 138317

At Health and Human Services Commission, Sabrina Silva Beltran serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,185.

Marta Maraccini-Gamez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,180

Base pay: $60,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,015
State Employee Number: 1825509

At Health and Human Services Commission, Marta Maraccini-Gamez serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,180.

Lana Brock

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,093

Base pay: $60,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,093
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 22, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,008
State Employee Number: 746784

Lana Brock works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lana earned $60,093 in 2026.

Beverly Castillo

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,060

Base pay: $60,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,060
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 6, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,005
State Employee Number: 1179458

Beverly Castillo holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,060.

Sarah Douangmani

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,060

Base pay: $60,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,060
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 31, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,005
State Employee Number: 1447197

Sarah Douangmani is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,060.

Stephanie Aguirre

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,007

Base pay: $60,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,007
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 19, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,001
State Employee Number: 760474

Stephanie Aguirre holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,007.

Laquette Newsome

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 192249

At Health and Human Services Commission, Laquette Newsome serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Emely Segundo

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 1676187

At Health and Human Services Commission, Emely Segundo serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Joyce Adekunle

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 30, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 1802823

Joyce Adekunle is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.

John Huffine

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,824

Base pay: $59,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,824
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,985
State Employee Number: 106610

John Huffine is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,824.

Brenda Casarez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,722

Base pay: $59,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,722
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 4, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,977
State Employee Number: 776100

Brenda Casarez holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,722.

Candida Maldonado

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,684

Base pay: $59,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,684
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jun 23, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,974
State Employee Number: 732399

Candida Maldonado works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Candida earned $59,684 in 2026.

Amanda Stryker

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,581

Base pay: $59,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,581
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,965
State Employee Number: 1177445

Amanda Stryker is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,581.

Cynthia S Garza

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,572

Base pay: $59,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,572
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,964
State Employee Number: 183956

Cynthia S Garza is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,572.

Brittany Escobar

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,562

Base pay: $59,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,562
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,964
State Employee Number: 344684

Brittany Escobar works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brittany earned $59,562 in 2026.

Dovie Briseno

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,505

Base pay: $59,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,505
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 11, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,959
State Employee Number: 39693

Dovie Briseno holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,505.

Nicole Hotchkiss

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,479

Base pay: $59,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,479
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,957
State Employee Number: 1200439

Nicole Hotchkiss holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,479.

Tabitha Strawn

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,406

Base pay: $59,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,406
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 28, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 765379

At Health and Human Services Commission, Tabitha Strawn serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,406.

Olakanmi Olaojo

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp

$59,406

Base pay: $59,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,406
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1100064

Olakanmi Olaojo is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,406.

Kobi Wilbanks

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,400

Base pay: $59,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1132919

Kobi Wilbanks works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kobi earned $59,400 in 2026.

Vikki King

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,387

Base pay: $59,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,387
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,949
State Employee Number: 277552

Vikki King is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,387.

Jesse Gonzalez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,271

Base pay: $59,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,271
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9045
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,916
State Employee Number: 779062

Jesse Gonzalez holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,271.

Karel Lebsack

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,227

Base pay: $59,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,227
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,936
State Employee Number: 40481

Karel Lebsack holds the role of Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,227.

Nhung Pham

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,227

Base pay: $59,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,227
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,936
State Employee Number: 138142

Nhung Pham is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,227.