Texas / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality / Program Specialist IV

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Program Specialist IV

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

24 employees hold this title in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $67,249, below the department median of $75,376.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $67,249
Agency median: $75,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$60,528$75,463+

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How total compensation varies among the 24 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the median of $67,249 ranks #32 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Peggy Loudder

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$78,391

Base pay: $78,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,391
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $6,533
State Employee Number: 98784

Peggy Loudder holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,391.

Vernetta Mcgruder

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,026

Base pay: $72,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,026
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,002
State Employee Number: 53971

Vernetta Mcgruder holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,026.

Bridget Weir

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,026

Base pay: $72,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,026
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,002
State Employee Number: 185652

Bridget Weir works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bridget earned $72,026 in 2026.

Erin Walker

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,256

Base pay: $69,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,256
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,771
State Employee Number: 1625199

Erin Walker holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,256.

Cheryl Thompson

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,905

Base pay: $68,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,905
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: May 17, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,742
State Employee Number: 152066

Cheryl Thompson holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,905.

Paola Reyes

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,905

Base pay: $68,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,905
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,742
State Employee Number: 1242323

Paola Reyes works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paola earned $68,905 in 2026.

Carlos Flores

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,686

Base pay: $68,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,686
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,724
State Employee Number: 1569809

Carlos Flores is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,686.

Kedreonia Freeman

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,508

Base pay: $68,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,508
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, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,709
State Employee Number: 1408852

Kedreonia Freeman works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kedreonia earned $68,508 in 2026.

Stephanie Spencer

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,508

Base pay: $68,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,508
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 7, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,709
State Employee Number: 959912

Stephanie Spencer holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,508.

Connie Green

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,354

Base pay: $68,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,354
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,696
State Employee Number: 157319

Connie Green is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,354.

Nahla Abuelela

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$68,321

Base pay: $68,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,321
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,693
State Employee Number: 1646044

Nahla Abuelela is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,321.

Matthew Munro

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,243

Base pay: $68,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,243
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 8, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,687
State Employee Number: 1242967

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Matthew Munro serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,243.

Ebonie Harris

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 185130

Ebonie Harris holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,255.

Maria Rodriguez

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 52874

Maria Rodriguez works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maria earned $66,255 in 2026.

Shea Backus

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 4114

Shea Backus holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,255.

Sandra Whittington

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 36138

Sandra Whittington holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,255.

Stephanie Cook

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: May 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 768362

Stephanie Cook holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,255.

Gwinda Casper

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
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, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 782625

Gwinda Casper is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,255.

Ashley Robledo

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 963335

Ashley Robledo is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,255.

Valerie Salazar

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 1107558

Valerie Salazar works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Valerie earned $66,255 in 2026.

Courtney Yantis

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 22, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 1269780

Courtney Yantis works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Courtney earned $66,255 in 2026.

Ronald Neumond

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 1432039

Ronald Neumond is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,255.

Kirti Badgujar

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,255

Base pay: $66,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,521
State Employee Number: 1635060

Kirti Badgujar works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kirti earned $66,255 in 2026.

Roland Rodriguez

Program Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$60,528

Base pay: $60,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,528
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,044
State Employee Number: 147383

Roland Rodriguez works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Roland earned $60,528 in 2025.