Texas / Health and Human Services Commission / Program Specialist V

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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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Sha Tisha Rogers

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,346

Base pay: $62,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,346
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,195
State Employee Number: 1179824

Sha Tisha Rogers 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 $62,346.

Jacob Powell

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,113

Base pay: $62,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,113
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,176
State Employee Number: 980811

Jacob Powell 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 $62,113.

Darla Jackson

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,112

Base pay: $62,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,112
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 24, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,176
State Employee Number: 765783

Darla Jackson works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Darla earned $62,112 in 2026.

Cynthia Fobbs

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,108

Base pay: $62,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,108
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,176
State Employee Number: 788141

Cynthia Fobbs works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cynthia earned $62,108 in 2026.

Daniel Walker

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,044

Base pay: $62,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,044
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 9, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,170
State Employee Number: 353945

Daniel Walker 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 $62,044.

Tiffany Price

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,000

Base pay: $62,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 4, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,167
State Employee Number: 955865

Tiffany Price is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,000.

Debbie Rodriguez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,992

Base pay: $61,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,992
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,166
State Employee Number: 1553239

Debbie Rodriguez 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 $61,992.

Emily Parsons

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,800

Base pay: $61,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,800
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: $5,150
State Employee Number: 72510

Emily Parsons is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,800.

Krystle Carr

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,782

Base pay: $61,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,782
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,148
State Employee Number: 330069

Krystle Carr works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Krystle earned $61,782 in 2026.

Omar Abdeltawab

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,571

Base pay: $61,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,571
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,131
State Employee Number: 1708245

At Health and Human Services Commission, Omar Abdeltawab serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,571.

Brenda Ramirez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,332

Base pay: $61,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,332
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $5,111
State Employee Number: 127157

Brenda Ramirez works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brenda earned $61,332 in 2026.

Monica Maldonado

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,332

Base pay: $61,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,332
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: May 7, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,111
State Employee Number: 166077

Monica Maldonado 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 $61,332.

Cynthia Estrada

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,332

Base pay: $61,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,332
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,111
State Employee Number: 516551

Cynthia Estrada 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 $61,332.

Rebecca Castillo

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,279

Base pay: $61,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,279
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5702
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $3,255
State Employee Number: 98433

Rebecca 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 $61,279.

Raquel Perez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,188

Base pay: $61,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,188
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,099
State Employee Number: 116592

At Health and Human Services Commission, Raquel Perez serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,188.

Kenneth Martin

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,173

Base pay: $61,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,173
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2009
Monthly Pay: $5,098
State Employee Number: 198614

Kenneth Martin is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,173.

Alfonso Medina Ii

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,158

Base pay: $61,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jan 23, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,096
State Employee Number: 1053636

Alfonso Medina Ii 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 $61,158.

Heaven Turner

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,054

Base pay: $61,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,054
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,088
State Employee Number: 349595

Heaven Turner 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 $61,054.

Jennifer Rodriguez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,002

Base pay: $61,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4262
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,372
State Employee Number: 84085

At Health and Human Services Commission, Jennifer Rodriguez serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,002.

Allisen Hinojosa

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,000

Base pay: $61,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,083
State Employee Number: 1159903

Allisen Hinojosa is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,000.

Noel Lashbrook

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,000

Base pay: $61,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,083
State Employee Number: 145082

Noel Lashbrook works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Noel earned $61,000 in 2026.

Kathleen Apperson

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,000

Base pay: $61,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,083
State Employee Number: 1453301

Kathleen Apperson works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kathleen earned $61,000 in 2026.

James Nowlin

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,999

Base pay: $60,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,999
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,083
State Employee Number: 103205

James Nowlin 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 $60,999.

Charmaine Christian-Banks

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,997

Base pay: $60,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,997
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $5,083
State Employee Number: 45736

Charmaine Christian-Banks 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 $60,997.

Esther Bonneu-Alvarez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$60,946

Base pay: $60,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,946
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Jun 19, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,079
State Employee Number: 786437

Esther Bonneu-Alvarez 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 $60,946.