Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice / Program Specialist I

Job-title file

Program Specialist I

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

314 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $47,702, below the department median of $59,438.

Employees: 314
Total payroll: $14.8M
Role median: $47,702
Agency median: $59,438
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,111$52,967+

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How total compensation varies among the 314 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 I is held in 44 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the median of $47,702 ranks #39 of 44.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Department of Banking

$64,469 · 1

Commission on Jail Standards

$62,000 · 1

Employees Retirement System

$60,682 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$60,000 · 6

Texas Military Department

$59,806 · 4

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$59,721 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$58,995 · 7

Texas Water Development Board

$57,792 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$57,767 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$56,928 · 1

General Land Office

$55,819 · 3

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$55,439 · 3

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

Compare jurisdictions

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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Victoria Rooney

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Apr 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1460864

Victoria Rooney holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Kate Reid

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 23, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1466693

Kate Reid works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kate earned $45,064 in 2026.

Karla Villarreal

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1554166

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Karla Villarreal serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Geoffrey Adams

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1578609

Geoffrey Adams holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Sabrina Gibson

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1635941

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Sabrina Gibson serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,064.

Leah Penney

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1646434

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Leah Penney serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Makayla Farley

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1676924

Makayla Farley is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,064.

Emily Sanford

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1676936

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Emily Sanford serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,064.

Connie Bolinger

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1706205

Connie Bolinger is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,064.

Tessa Kariyattapuzha Baby

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1711562

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Tessa Kariyattapuzha Baby serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Shane Francis Sasam

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1712872

Shane Francis Sasam holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Brian Smith

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4552
Hire Date: Apr 3, 1995
Monthly Pay: $10,327
State Employee Number: 49494

Brian Smith works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $45,064 in 2026.

Jordan Fernandez

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1734169

Jordan Fernandez holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Neethu Davis

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1763895

Neethu Davis works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Neethu earned $45,064 in 2026.

Yaneli Alvarado

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1785914

Yaneli Alvarado holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Cristina Cano

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 97878

Cristina Cano holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Patrick Crane Jr

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1781764

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Patrick Crane Jr serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Ashari Gordan

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1788979

Ashari Gordan holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,064.

Sean Griffith

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 23, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1789096

Sean Griffith works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sean earned $45,064 in 2026.

Kimberly Kellum

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1781767

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kimberly Kellum serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Kaitlyn Parks

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1803769

Kaitlyn Parks works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kaitlyn earned $45,064 in 2026.

Suha Makeen

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1759333

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Suha Makeen serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,064.

Theresa Barnard

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2009
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 143878

Theresa Barnard is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,064.

Maria Zuniga

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $45,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 1152020

Maria Zuniga works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maria earned $45,064 in 2026.

Tina Austin

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$45,063

Base pay: $45,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,063
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 28, 2015
Monthly Pay: $3,755
State Employee Number: 859752

Tina Austin holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,063.

Roger Luedke

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 28, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 36898

Roger Luedke holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,111.

Donna Cain

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 97610

Donna Cain is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,111.

Kathryn Crapitto Jr

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Mar 6, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 104890

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kathryn Crapitto Jr serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,111.

Melinda Maxwell

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 138689

Melinda Maxwell holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,111.

James Striblin

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 30, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 149837

James Striblin works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $44,111 in 2026.

Michael Stewart

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 250319

Michael Stewart works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $44,111 in 2026.

Kevin Adaway

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Oct 22, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 118384

Kevin Adaway holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,111.

Joyce Guerra

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Oct 29, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 99660

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Joyce Guerra serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,111.

Tracy Puckett

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$44,111

Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 24, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,676
State Employee Number: 64119

Tracy Puckett holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,111.