Texas / Texas Department of Insurance / Program Specialist I

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Program Specialist I

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

20 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Insurance. Median total compensation for the role is $50,197, below the department median of $71,715.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $50,197
Agency median: $71,715
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,175$56,670+

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How total compensation varies among the 20 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 Insurance, the median of $50,197 ranks #31 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.

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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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Gloria Torres

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$57,571

Base pay: $57,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,571
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Feb 11, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,798
State Employee Number: 93707

Gloria Torres works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gloria earned $57,571 in 2026.

Oumkeltoum Khennoussi Alaoui

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$55,200

Base pay: $55,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,600
State Employee Number: 1047195

Oumkeltoum Khennoussi Alaoui holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,200.

Dana Perry

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$54,000

Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,500
State Employee Number: 1552741

At Texas Department of Insurance, Dana Perry serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,000.

Tyler Barton

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$54,000

Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,500
State Employee Number: 1699789

Tyler Barton is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,000.

Rhianna Velasquez

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$52,290

Base pay: $52,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,290
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,358
State Employee Number: 1681976

Rhianna Velasquez is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,290.

Melissa Ming Huen Yung

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2025 total comp

$52,200

Base pay: $52,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 8, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,350
State Employee Number: 1635057

Melissa Ming Huen Yung holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,200.

Anaise Carrillo

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$51,600

Base pay: $51,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 8, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,300
State Employee Number: 1636259

At Texas Department of Insurance, Anaise Carrillo serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,600.

Briana De Leon

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$51,400

Base pay: $51,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,283
State Employee Number: 1487056

At Texas Department of Insurance, Briana De Leon serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,400.

Alexander Westerbeck

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1766688

Alexander Westerbeck works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alexander earned $51,000 in 2026.

Victor Riojas

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$50,545

Base pay: $50,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,545
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2009
Monthly Pay: $4,212
State Employee Number: 49645

Victor Riojas holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,545.

Josephine Freitag

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$49,849

Base pay: $49,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,849
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 21, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,154
State Employee Number: 767877

At Texas Department of Insurance, Josephine Freitag serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,849.

Kellie Randolph

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$49,800

Base pay: $49,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,150
State Employee Number: 1446905

Kellie Randolph works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Department of Insurance. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kellie earned $49,800 in 2026.

Aquilla Brown-Harris

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$48,619

Base pay: $48,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,619
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,052
State Employee Number: 184860

Aquilla Brown-Harris is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,619.

Melissa Herrera

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$48,600

Base pay: $48,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2006
Monthly Pay: $10,480
State Employee Number: 92218

Melissa Herrera is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,600.

Krista Bost

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$48,000

Base pay: $48,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,000
State Employee Number: 1795863

At Texas Department of Insurance, Krista Bost serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,000.

Luis Cruz

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$45,904

Base pay: $45,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,904
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,825
State Employee Number: 1648384

At Texas Department of Insurance, Luis Cruz serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,904.

Angelica Rodriguez

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$45,600

Base pay: $45,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Sep 22, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,800
State Employee Number: 1802557

Angelica Rodriguez is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,600.

Paul Vargas

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$45,360

Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,780
State Employee Number: 266304

Paul Vargas is a Program Specialist I at Texas Department of Insurance. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,360.

Alma Campbell

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2026 total comp

$45,000

Base pay: $45,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,750
State Employee Number: 1705792

At Texas Department of Insurance, Alma Campbell serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,000.

Karon Fechner

Program Specialist I/Texas Department of Insurance

2025 total comp

$44,175

Base pay: $44,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,175
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $3,681
State Employee Number: 784914

At Texas Department of Insurance, Karon Fechner serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,175.