Texas / Health and Human Services Commission / Research Specialist IV

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Research Specialist IV

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

28 employees hold this title in Health and Human Services Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $65,800, above the department median of $50,368.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $65,800
Agency median: $50,368
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,614$79,864+

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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

Research Specialist IV is held in 12 Texas departments. In Health and Human Services Commission, the median of $65,800 ranks #10 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of the Attorney General

$82,680 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$81,322 · 2

Department of Public Safety

$78,512 · 5

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$75,125 · 2

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$74,496 · 2

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$71,400 · 1

Department of State Health Services

$68,736 · 17

Railroad Commission of Texas

$67,180 · 5

Texas Workforce Commission

$66,150 · 1

Department of Family and Protective Services

$63,079 · 1

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$58,904 · 5

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

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Research Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $71,662 ranks #1 of 4. See Research Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$62,460 · 17

Massachusetts

$58,588 · 13

Missouri

$32,143 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Research 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 Health and Human Services Commission

Administrative Assistant II 459
Administrative Assistant III 473
Administrative Assistant IV 172
Claims Examiner IV 178
Clerk I 169
Clerk II 1,066
Clerk III 225
Contract Specialist IV 167
Contract Specialist V 148
Cook III 131
Custodian II 328
Custodian III 306
Direct Support Professional II 3,195
Direct Support Professional III 2,573
Direct Support Professional IV 157
Direct Support Professional V 242
Director II 256
Director III 189
Director IV 133
Eligibility Advisor I 1,153
Eligibility Advisor II 3,937
Eligibility Advisor III 896
Eligibility Supervisor I 132
Eligibility Supervisor II 390
Food Service Worker II 585
H/Srvc Specialist I 170
H/Srvc Specialist II 152
H/Srvc Specialist III 385
Inspector V 650
Investigator V 148
Investigator VI 146
Licensed Vocational Nurse II 483
Licensed Vocational Nurse III 553
Maintenance Specialist IV 149
Manager II 302
Manager III 198
Manager IV 207
Manager V 307
Nurse II 918
Nurse III 1,354
Program Specialist III 165
Program Specialist IV 291
Program Specialist V 540
Program Specialist VI 453
Program Specialist VII 323
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I 201
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II 1,678
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III 733
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant IV 685
Quality Assurance Specialist I 172
Quality Intelligence Disability Professional II 141
Quality Intelligence Disability Professional III 132
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III 290
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician IV 531
Security Officer II 437
Systems Analyst IV 132
Systems Analyst V 164
Texas Works Advisor I 445
Texas Works Advisor II 445
Vehicle Driver II 143

Record list

Employees with this title

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Shalyn Bradley

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$81,651

Base pay: $81,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,651
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: May 20, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,804
State Employee Number: 1178886

Shalyn Bradley holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,651.

Margaret Gutierrez

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 28635

Margaret Gutierrez works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Margaret earned $78,341 in 2026.

Rebekah Biswas

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 208866

At Health and Human Services Commission, Rebekah Biswas serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,341.

Taucia Robinson

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 281006

Taucia Robinson is a Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,341.

Keooudone Perose-Jahanziri

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 761931

Keooudone Perose-Jahanziri works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Keooudone earned $78,341 in 2026.

Amy Brannon

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 114731

At Health and Human Services Commission, Amy Brannon serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,341.

Stormey Kimbriel

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 137515

Stormey Kimbriel is a Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,341.

Toni Ruiz

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 200225

At Health and Human Services Commission, Toni Ruiz serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,341.

Edelmira Villalpando

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: May 6, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 527038

Edelmira Villalpando works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Edelmira earned $78,341 in 2026.

Erika Sandoval

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Dec 19, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 1100545

Erika Sandoval works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Erika earned $78,341 in 2026.

Victoria Rausch

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$78,341

Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Feb 2, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,528
State Employee Number: 1448516

Victoria Rausch works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Victoria earned $78,341 in 2026.

Richard Ash

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$73,976

Base pay: $73,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,976
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $6,165
State Employee Number: 165329

Richard Ash works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Richard earned $73,976 in 2026.

Jennifer Padron

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0606
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,950
State Employee Number: 1273502

Jennifer Padron is a Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,400.

Jamie Mollenhauer

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$66,601

Base pay: $66,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,601
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jan 20, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,550
State Employee Number: 201901

Jamie Mollenhauer is a Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,601.

Elsa Vizcarra

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$65,000

Base pay: $65,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jul 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,417
State Employee Number: 1045471

Elsa Vizcarra holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,000.

Ruby Garcia

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$63,756

Base pay: $63,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,756
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,313
State Employee Number: 150133

Ruby Garcia works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ruby earned $63,756 in 2026.

Harrison Jensen

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$62,861

Base pay: $62,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,861
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,238
State Employee Number: 1645872

Harrison Jensen works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Harrison earned $62,861 in 2026.

Agnes Henry

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,954

Base pay: $61,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,954
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $5,163
State Employee Number: 64560

At Health and Human Services Commission, Agnes Henry serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,954.

Chi Bui

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,380

Base pay: $61,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,115
State Employee Number: 980512

Chi Bui holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,380.

Brianna Teague

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$61,030

Base pay: $61,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,030
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,086
State Employee Number: 1228143

At Health and Human Services Commission, Brianna Teague serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,030.

Alexandra Munoz

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$59,525

Base pay: $59,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,525
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,960
State Employee Number: 1657857

Alexandra Munoz works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alexandra earned $59,525 in 2026.

Marty Bruner

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 973770

Marty Bruner holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,614.

Sinni Alfaro-Medina

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Apr 21, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 49168

At Health and Human Services Commission, Sinni Alfaro-Medina serves as a Research Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,614.

Gina Smith

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0606
Hire Date: May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 115691

Gina Smith holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,614.

Desire' Vargas

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Sep 20, 2010
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 127919

Desire' Vargas works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Desire' earned $57,614 in 2026.

Cecilia Martinez

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 157392

Cecilia Martinez is a Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,614.

Jennifer Alfaro

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 606
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,801
State Employee Number: 932112

Jennifer Alfaro holds the role of Research Specialist IV at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,614.

Jessica Cantu

Research Specialist IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$57,614

Base pay: $57,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4165
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,779
State Employee Number: 1574177

Jessica Cantu works as a Research Specialist IV for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $57,614 in 2026.