Hawaii State Department of Education Program Specialist Pay

Based on 22 postings, Aug 2025–Oct 2026

Hawaii State Department of Education posted Program Specialist pay of $66,324–$90,816/yr in October 2026. Across 22 postings (Aug 2025–Oct 2026) the posted ranges ran $50,916–$90,816/yr.

$66,324–$90,816/yr

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Program Specialist IV, V (School Dietician) - School Food Services Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $66,324–$90,816/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist IV (Out of School Time) - Community Engagement Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $66,324–$80,736/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist V, IV, III, Professional Trainee II & I - Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $52,416–$90,816/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist III - Project Hi Aware 2

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $61,284–$74,652/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist III (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) - Honolulu District Administration

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $61,284–$74,652/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist III, Community Homeless Concerns Liaison

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $61,284–$74,652/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Program Specialist IV - Executive Office on Early Learning

Hawaii State Department of Education

Full-time $64,428–$78,420/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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22PostingsAug 2025–Oct 2026
7Open right now
13Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Program Specialist IV (Out of School Time) - Community Engagement BranchJan 2026 $64,428–$78,420/yr → Sep 2026 $66,324–$80,736/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range Hawaii State Department of Education posted for Program Specialist roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Program Specialist III, IV, V (School Dietician) - School Food Services BranchFirst posted Aug 2025
$58,296–$86,376/yr
Program Specialist IV (Technology Grant Specialist) - Hawaii Child Nutrition ProgramFirst posted Aug 2025
$63,096–$76,788/yr
Program Specialist V - OFS-Budget BranchFirst posted Aug 2025
$72,516–$88,212/yr
Program Specialist IV - Exceptional Support SectionFirst posted Oct 2025
$64,428–$78,420/yr
Program Specialist V, IV, III, Professional Trainee II & I - Hawaii Child Nutrition ProgramsFirst posted Jan 2026
$50,916–$88,212/yr
Program Specialist III, Prof Trainee II (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) - CA Kau-Keaau-PahoaFirst posted Jan 2026
$55,080–$72,516/yr
Program Specialist V, IV, III - Hawaii District AdministrationFirst posted Mar 2026
$59,532–$88,212/yr
Program Specialist III - Hawaii District - East Special Education / Special ServicesFirst posted Mar 2026
$59,532–$72,516/yr
Program Specialist III - West Hawaii District AnnexFirst posted Jul 2026
$61,284–$74,652/yr
Program Specialist III, Prof Trainee II, I (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) -Central Dist AdminFirst posted Jul 2026
$52,416–$74,652/yr
Program Specialist V, IV, III, Professional Trainee II & I - Hawaii Child Nutrition ProgramsFirst posted Sep 2026
$52,416–$90,816/yr
Program Specialist IV (Out of School Time) - Community Engagement BranchFirst posted Sep 2026
$66,324–$80,736/yr

Pay by level

IIIPosted Sep 2026
$61,284–$74,652/yr
IVPosted Oct 2026
$66,324–$90,816/yr
VPosted Sep 2026
$52,416–$90,816/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Oct 3, 2026Program Specialist IV, V (School Dietician) - School Food Services Branch$66,324–$90,816/yr
Sep 16, 2026Program Specialist IV (Out of School Time) - Community Engagement Branch$66,324–$80,736/yr
Sep 1, 2026Program Specialist V, IV, III, Professional Trainee II & I - Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs$52,416–$90,816/yr
Sep 1, 2026Program Specialist III - Project Hi Aware 2$61,284–$74,652/yr
Jul 18, 2026Program Specialist III, Prof Trainee II, I (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) -Central Dist Admin$52,416–$74,652/yr
Jul 17, 2026Program Specialist III (Community Homeless Concerns Liaison) - Honolulu District Administration$61,284–$74,652/yr
Jul 17, 2026Program Specialist III, Community Homeless Concerns Liaison$61,284–$74,652/yr
Jul 2, 2026Program Specialist III - West Hawaii District Annex$61,284–$74,652/yr
Jun 17, 2026Program Specialist III, IV, V - Environmental Services Unit$59,532–$88,212/yr
Apr 3, 2026Program Specialist V (Early Learning Navigator) - Student Support Section$72,516–$88,212/yr

Hawaii State Department of Education Program Specialist Pay: FAQ

How much does Hawaii State Department of Education pay a Program Specialist?

Hawaii State Department of Education's most recent Program Specialist posting (October 2026) listed $66,324–$90,816/yr.

What is the Program Specialist pay range at Hawaii State Department of Education?

Across 22 Program Specialist postings from Aug 2025–Oct 2026, posted pay ran $50,916–$90,816/yr.

Has Hawaii State Department of Education Program Specialist pay changed?

Yes. Program Specialist IV (Out of School Time) - Community Engagement Branch: Jan 2026 $64,428–$78,420/yr → Sep 2026 $66,324–$80,736/yr.

What does each Program Specialist level pay?

III: $61,284–$74,652/yr (Sep 2026); IV: $66,324–$90,816/yr (Oct 2026); V: $52,416–$90,816/yr (Sep 2026).