Texas / Office of the Attorney General / Program Specialist IV

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Program Specialist IV

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

19 employees hold this title in Office of the Attorney General. Median total compensation for the role is $66,622, below the department median of $68,266.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $66,622
Agency median: $68,266
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,719$79,232+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Office of the Attorney General, the median of $66,622 ranks #36 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 Office of the Attorney General

Accountant I 12
Accountant II 17
Accountant III 11
Administrative Assistant II 11
Administrative Assistant III 25
Administrative Assistant IV 46
Administrative Assistant V 36
Administrative Assistant VI 15
Assistant Attorney General I 72
Assistant Attorney General II 83
Assistant Attorney General III 108
Assistant Attorney General IV 222
Assistant Attorney General V 193
Assistant Attorney General VI 98
Assistant Attorney General VII 33
Auditor IV 23
Captain, Texas Attorney General's Office 17
Child Support Officer II 451
Child Support Officer III 424
Child Support Officer IV 388
Child Support Officer V 176
Child Support Technician I 74
Child Support Technician II 155
Child Support Technician III 30
Contract Specialist IV 11
Director II 23
Director III 17
Director IV 21
Director V 21
Executive Assistant II 12
Executive Assistant III 13
Investigator III 26
Investigator IV 19
IT Support Specialist III 27
Legal Assistant I 15
Legal Assistant II 26
Legal Assistant III 44
Legal Assistant IV 44
Legal Assistant V 24
Legal Secretary IV 16
Lieutenant, Texas Attorney General's Office 29
Manager I 15
Manager II 41
Manager III 59
Manager IV 27
Manager V 23
Program Specialist V 14
Program Specialist VI 22
Program Supervisor II 51
Program Supervisor III 35
Program Supervisor IV 24
Program Supervisor V 21
Programmer V 14
Project Manager IV 20
Sergeant, Texas Attorney General's Office 164
Systems Administrator III 11
Training and Development Specialist IV 12
Victim Compensation Officer I 20
Victim Support Specialist I 25

Record list

Employees with this title

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Cheri Papke

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2025 total comp

$79,643

Base pay: $79,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,643
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,637
State Employee Number: 56356

Cheri Papke works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cheri earned $79,643 in 2025.

Jessica Kuiken

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$78,500

Base pay: $78,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $6,542
State Employee Number: 538905

Jessica Kuiken is a Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,500.

Lindsay Mays

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$78,359

Base pay: $78,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,359
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 17, 1998
Monthly Pay: $6,530
State Employee Number: 126846

Lindsay Mays holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,359.

Megan Mcguinness

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$77,158

Base pay: $77,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $6,430
State Employee Number: 53633

At Office of the Attorney General, Megan Mcguinness serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,158.

Amanda Roberson

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$76,638

Base pay: $76,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,638
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 4, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,386
State Employee Number: 77614

Amanda Roberson works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amanda earned $76,638 in 2026.

Lisa Chapa

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$72,349

Base pay: $72,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,349
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 20, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,029
State Employee Number: 161030

Lisa Chapa works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lisa earned $72,349 in 2026.

Velma Ferdinando

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$72,345

Base pay: $72,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,345
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,029
State Employee Number: 761551

At Office of the Attorney General, Velma Ferdinando serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,345.

Ronni Knudsen

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$69,272

Base pay: $69,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,272
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 3, 2002
Monthly Pay: $5,773
State Employee Number: 102823

At Office of the Attorney General, Ronni Knudsen serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,272.

Judy Brown

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$69,007

Base pay: $69,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,007
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,751
State Employee Number: 17673

Judy Brown holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,007.

Yoana De La Mora

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$66,622

Base pay: $66,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,622
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,552
State Employee Number: 52004

At Office of the Attorney General, Yoana De La Mora serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,622.

Harold Abayan

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$64,872

Base pay: $64,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,872
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: May 13, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,406
State Employee Number: 1176070

Harold Abayan holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,872.

Ryan Hacker

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$64,872

Base pay: $64,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,872
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,406
State Employee Number: 784279

Ryan Hacker works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryan earned $64,872 in 2026.

Roel Gonzalez

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 333655

Roel Gonzalez holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,600.

Angelica Perez

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 23, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 516678

Angelica Perez works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Angelica earned $63,600 in 2026.

Erika Riojas

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 52870

At Office of the Attorney General, Erika Riojas serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,600.

Cynthia Mendieta

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 1562075

Cynthia Mendieta is a Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,600.

Precilla Medina

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 142878

Precilla Medina is a Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,600.

Christopher Mccardell

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
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, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 1254051

Christopher Mccardell is a Program Specialist IV at Office of the Attorney General. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,600.

Matthew Chambers

Program Specialist IV/Office of the Attorney General

2026 total comp

$61,719

Base pay: $61,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,719
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,143
State Employee Number: 82749

Matthew Chambers works as a Program Specialist IV for Office of the Attorney General. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Matthew earned $61,719 in 2026.