Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist IV
Department of Family and Protective Services
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $45,158 to $73,788. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
115
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Median salary
$61,076
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Average salary
$60,421
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 106 | $61,092 | |
| Male | 9 | $59,430 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $58,989 | |
| Black | 42 | $58,977 | |
| Hispanic | 30 | $61,856 | |
| White | 42 | $62,558 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 7 | $51,126 | |
| 1-10 years | 59 | $60,977 | |
| 10-20 years | 38 | $61,322 | |
| 20+ years | 11 | $65,400 |
Employment status
All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.
| Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 115 | $61,076 |
Current employees
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