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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.

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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

District of Columbia
$98,412 · 186
City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
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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Elisa Zamarripa

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$72,295
Base pay
$72,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,295
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Feb 22, 2011
Monthly Pay
$6,025
State Employee Number
56

Elisa Zamarripa 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 $72,295.

Haley Canada

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$72,269
Base pay
$72,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,269
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Aug 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,022
State Employee Number
1481943

At Health and Human Services Commission, Haley Canada serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,269.

Richard Seemann

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$72,066
Base pay
$72,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,066
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2002
Monthly Pay
$6,005
State Employee Number
1270

At Health and Human Services Commission, Richard Seemann serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,066.

Carolette Cobbs

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$72,060
Base pay
$72,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,060
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$6,005
State Employee Number
105765

Carolette Cobbs is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,060.

Robert Olvera

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,000
State Employee Number
1462190

Robert Olvera works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $72,000 in 2026.

Valerie Gauna

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,995
Base pay
$71,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,995
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 6, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,000
State Employee Number
1625830

Valerie Gauna is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,995.

Mary Larrabee

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,940
Base pay
$71,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,940
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Dec 12, 2016
Monthly Pay
$5,995
State Employee Number
1055034

Mary Larrabee is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,940.

Jennifer Horne

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,938
Base pay
$71,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,938
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$5,995
State Employee Number
191580

Jennifer Horne 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 $71,938.

Margaret Palanca

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,925
Base pay
$71,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,925
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
May 10, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,994
State Employee Number
107820

Margaret Palanca works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Margaret earned $71,925 in 2026.

Blake Gentry

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,853
Base pay
$71,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,853
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$5,988
State Employee Number
1006084

At Health and Human Services Commission, Blake Gentry serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,853.

Mary Singer

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,839
Base pay
$71,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,839
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$5,987
State Employee Number
74924

Mary Singer is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,839.

Ramon Lluveras

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,662
Base pay
$71,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,662
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
$5,972
State Employee Number
183320

Ramon Lluveras 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 $71,662.

Veronica Guadan

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,662
Base pay
$71,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$5,972
State Employee Number
1562016

At Health and Human Services Commission, Veronica Guadan serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,662.

Gabriella Martinez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,619
Base pay
$71,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,619
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$5,968
State Employee Number
1432531

Gabriella Martinez 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 $71,619.

Marie Salinas

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,538
Base pay
$71,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,538
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$5,962
State Employee Number
1142758

Marie Salinas 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 $71,538.

Ava Pfeiffer

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,455
Base pay
$71,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,455
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,955
State Employee Number
1686964

Ava Pfeiffer is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,455.

Myeshia Roach

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,423
Base pay
$71,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,423
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$5,952
State Employee Number
968527

Myeshia Roach 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 $71,423.

Amy Ponciano

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,404
Base pay
$71,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,404
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$5,950
State Employee Number
1677731

Amy Ponciano 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 $71,404.

Maria Caldera

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,400
Base pay
$71,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,400
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 23, 2023
Monthly Pay
$5,950
State Employee Number
1676190

Maria Caldera is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,400.

Monica Haley

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,339
Base pay
$71,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,339
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$5,945
State Employee Number
156594

Monica Haley 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 $71,339.

Zenita Hamilton

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,223
Base pay
$71,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,223
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$5,935
State Employee Number
325267

At Health and Human Services Commission, Zenita Hamilton serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,223.

Kristy Smith

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,175
Base pay
$71,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,175
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jan 4, 2021
Monthly Pay
$5,931
State Employee Number
859494

Kristy Smith works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristy earned $71,175 in 2026.

Christian White

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,175
Base pay
$71,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,175
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Dec 10, 2018
Monthly Pay
$5,931
State Employee Number
1155991

At Health and Human Services Commission, Christian White serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,175.

Jacqueline De Lara

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,163
Base pay
$71,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,163
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$5,930
State Employee Number
56702

Jacqueline De Lara works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jacqueline earned $71,163 in 2026.

Amy Winkle

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,142
Base pay
$71,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,142
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 24, 2008
Monthly Pay
$5,928
State Employee Number
55659

At Health and Human Services Commission, Amy Winkle serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,142.

Carole Blackmon

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$71,000
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,917
State Employee Number
1766971

Carole Blackmon 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 $71,000.

Michael Lanham

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,899
Base pay
$70,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,899
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 21, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,908
State Employee Number
171959

Michael Lanham is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,899.

Nicole Rodriguez

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,868
Base pay
$70,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,868
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,906
State Employee Number
1788183

Nicole 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 $70,868.

Kimbra Rawlings

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,730
Base pay
$70,730
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,730
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Aug 21, 2006
Monthly Pay
$5,894
State Employee Number
81566

At Health and Human Services Commission, Kimbra Rawlings serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,730.

Teresa Serrano

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,717
Base pay
$70,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,717
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 11, 2022
Monthly Pay
$5,893
State Employee Number
63978

Teresa Serrano 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 $70,717.

Jessica Moore

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,664
Base pay
$70,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,664
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4245
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$11,864
State Employee Number
351742

At Health and Human Services Commission, Jessica Moore serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,664.

Shannon Dudley

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
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, 2017
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
181139

Shannon Dudley works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shannon earned $70,662 in 2026.

Leanne Raborn

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1058823

Leanne Raborn is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,662.

Adesuwa Ebomwonyi

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1178537

Adesuwa Ebomwonyi 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 $70,662.

Eileen Smith

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 12, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1750304

At Health and Human Services Commission, Eileen Smith serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,662.

Jennifer Dennis

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 19, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1758999

Jennifer Dennis is a Program Specialist V at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,662.

Jade Harper

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 23, 2026
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1835810

Jade Harper works as a Program Specialist V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jade earned $70,662 in 2026.

Inwhan Lee

Program Specialist V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1294405

At Health and Human Services Commission, Inwhan Lee serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,662.