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Program Specialist I

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

35 employees hold this title in Texas Workforce Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $49,200, below the department median of $55,944.

Employees
35
Total payroll
$1.7M
Role median
$49,200
Agency median
$55,944
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,976$54,365+

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How total compensation varies among the 35 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 Workforce Commission, the median of $49,200 ranks #33 of 44.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

District of Columbia
$98,412 · 186
City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
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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Other job titles in Texas Workforce Commission

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Biggs

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$55,800
Base pay
$55,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,800
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Sep 25, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,650
State Employee Number
1670094

At Texas Workforce Commission, Jennifer Biggs serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,800.

Richard Reynolds

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,690
Base pay
$53,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,690
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Dec 12, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
1573966

Richard Reynolds works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Richard earned $53,690 in 2026.

Isabel Camarillo

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,690
Base pay
$53,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,690
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
79030

Isabel Camarillo works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Isabel earned $53,690 in 2026.

Shauntay E Black

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,690
Base pay
$53,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,690
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
150552

Shauntay E Black holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,690.

Roy C Alejo-Waits

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,690
Base pay
$53,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,690
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jun 27, 2011
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
184018

Roy C Alejo-Waits is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690.

Analyssa Hernandez

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,690
Base pay
$53,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,690
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
1677392

Analyssa Hernandez is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690.

Roxanne Coronado

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,688
Base pay
$53,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,688
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Sep 25, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
1670099

At Texas Workforce Commission, Roxanne Coronado serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,688.

Dejai Jones

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$53,688
Base pay
$53,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,688
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Feb 21, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,474
State Employee Number
1615804

At Texas Workforce Commission, Dejai Jones serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,688.

Amanda Souza

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$53,235
Base pay
$53,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,235
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,436
State Employee Number
1764924

Amanda Souza holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,235.

Nancy M Forcier

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$52,759
Base pay
$52,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,759
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Mar 22, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,397
State Employee Number
333785

Nancy M Forcier holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,759.

Reginald Pope

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 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
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,350
State Employee Number
1302140

Reginald Pope is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,200.

Margarita Casique

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 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
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 14, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,350
State Employee Number
1661219

At Texas Workforce Commission, Margarita Casique serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,200.

Bethany Villarreal

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
308255

Bethany Villarreal holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Joann L Min

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$50,940
Base pay
$50,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,940
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,245
State Employee Number
1301590

Joann L Min is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,940.

George Melvin Curry Jr

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$50,250
Base pay
$50,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,250
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Apr 20, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,188
State Employee Number
182065

George Melvin Curry Jr works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. George earned $50,250 in 2026.

Deniz Odgers

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$49,200
Base pay
$49,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,100
State Employee Number
1448327

Deniz Odgers is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,200.

Carlos E Porras

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$49,200
Base pay
$49,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,100
State Employee Number
86976

Carlos E Porras is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,200.

Helen E Mullins

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$49,200
Base pay
$49,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,100
State Employee Number
59420

At Texas Workforce Commission, Helen E Mullins serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,200.

Alberto Alvarado

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$49,200
Base pay
$49,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$4,100
State Employee Number
1142433

Alberto Alvarado holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,200.

Samantha Williams

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$49,200
Base pay
$49,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jan 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,100
State Employee Number
1446822

Samantha Williams works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Samantha earned $49,200 in 2026.

Kacy Aris

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$46,684
Base pay
$46,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,684
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 12, 2019
Monthly Pay
$3,890
State Employee Number
1240374

At Texas Workforce Commission, Kacy Aris serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,684.

Fabian Valenzuela

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$45,220
Base pay
$45,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,220
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$3,768
State Employee Number
187645

At Texas Workforce Commission, Fabian Valenzuela serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,220.

Juan M Cordova

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$44,564
Base pay
$44,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,564
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
May 19, 2008
Monthly Pay
$3,714
State Employee Number
116951

Juan M Cordova holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,564.

Jennifer Loomis

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,984
Base pay
$42,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,984
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 19, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,582
State Employee Number
1731684

Jennifer Loomis works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $42,984 in 2026.

Sherry Caddell

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,984
Base pay
$42,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,984
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 19, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,582
State Employee Number
492180

Sherry Caddell works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sherry earned $42,984 in 2026.

Jonathan Cisneros

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
333695

Jonathan Cisneros is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,976.

Desirae Sanchez

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1569343

Desirae Sanchez holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,976.

Margot K Rodriguez

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jun 7, 2021
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1404624

Margot K Rodriguez works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Margot earned $42,976 in 2026.

Virginia Frye

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jan 6, 2020
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1247853

At Texas Workforce Commission, Virginia Frye serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,976.

Kim Sandberg

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jul 20, 2009
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
98644

At Texas Workforce Commission, Kim Sandberg serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,976.

Sandra Jacobo

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 12, 2019
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1199533

Sandra Jacobo works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sandra earned $42,976 in 2026.

Claudia P Gonzalez

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1285115

Claudia P Gonzalez holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,976.

James Van Daele

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Aug 9, 2021
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1412771

At Texas Workforce Commission, James Van Daele serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,976.

Natalia Fernandez

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Oct 11, 2021
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1422488

Natalia Fernandez works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Natalia earned $42,976 in 2026.

Cassandra Carter

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$42,976
Base pay
$42,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Jan 9, 2023
Monthly Pay
$3,581
State Employee Number
1575870

Cassandra Carter is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,976.