Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • 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 $48,158 to $77,477. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
131
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Median salary
$65,273
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Average salary
$65,138
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 117 | $65,468 | |
Male | 14 | $62,115 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 1 | $64,036 | |
Asian | 1 | $65,102 | |
Black | 42 | $66,322 | |
Hispanic | 34 | $65,773 | |
Other | 2 | $70,622 | |
White | 51 | $63,231 |
Length of employment
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 2 | $50,291 | |
1-10 years | 56 | $64,333 | |
10-20 years | 65 | $65,312 | |
20+ years | 8 | $67,398 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 131 | $65,273 |
Current employees
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