CalOptima employees working as Program Specialist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Program Specialist professionals at CalOptima worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Program Specialist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,078 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,940 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Program Specialist at CalOptima is $66,932 per year or $32 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $101,068 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $54,237 (25th percentile) and $83,324 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by CalOptima Program Specialist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Program Specialist professionals typically earn between $26 and $40 per hour.
Program Specialist professionals typically earn between $4,520 and $6,944 monthly.