Texas / Comptroller of Public Accounts

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Comptroller of Public Accounts

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Comptroller of Public Accounts manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

In 2026, this agency had 2,919 employees with median total compensation of $80,437; the highest distinct record was $335,710.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $257.9M
Employees: 2,919
Median total: $80,437
Highest record: $335,710

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$11,390$165,128+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,919 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,437) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $88,343 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,512

$65,040

$80,437

$105,000

$129,430

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,430 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,512. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Accounts Examiner III

209 · $57,810

Tax Auditor V

137 · $98,530

Taxpayer Enforcement Officer II

110 · $62,000

Tax Auditor VI

105 · $119,228

Accounts Examiner IV

97 · $66,178

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$251.4M —	2,914 —	$79,000 —
2026	$257.9M ▲ 2.6%	2,919 ▲ 0.2%	$80,437 ▲ 1.8%

Record list

Employees

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Christopher Bryan

Director V/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2025 total comp

$172,196

Base pay: $172,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,196
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $14,350
State Employee Number: 772714

Christopher Bryan is a Director V at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $172,196.

Belinda Renfrow

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$172,094

Base pay: $172,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,094
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2000
Monthly Pay: $14,341
State Employee Number: 120186

Belinda Renfrow holds the role of Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,094.

Kari Honea

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Jun 12, 2006
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 5036

Kari Honea holds the role of General Counsel IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,720.

Kenley Maddux

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 150634

Kenley Maddux holds the role of General Counsel IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,720.

Bree Boyett

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 192002

Bree Boyett is a General Counsel IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $171,720.

Jason Frizzell

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2012
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 333897

Jason Frizzell is a General Counsel IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $171,720.

Sarah Berry

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 731221

Sarah Berry works as a General Counsel IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $171,720 in 2026.

Daniel Neuhoff

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$171,720

Base pay: $171,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $14,310
State Employee Number: 769379

Daniel Neuhoff holds the role of General Counsel IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,720.

Ricardo Ochoa

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$170,139

Base pay: $170,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,139
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 1996
Monthly Pay: $14,178
State Employee Number: 78013

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Ricardo Ochoa serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,139.

Aliyah Hassan

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$170,019

Base pay: $170,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,019
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 8, 1998
Monthly Pay: $14,168
State Employee Number: 51735

Aliyah Hassan works as a Director IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Aliyah earned $170,019 in 2026.

Kevin King

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$169,869

Base pay: $169,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $14,156
State Employee Number: 979463

Kevin King is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $169,869.

Ray Langenberg

General Counsel V/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$169,600

Base pay: $169,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,600
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3525
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $14,133
State Employee Number: 960336

Ray Langenberg holds the role of General Counsel V at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.8 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,600.

Nancy Seal

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$169,346

Base pay: $169,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,346
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,112
State Employee Number: 30351

Nancy Seal is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $169,346.

Rose Baladez

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$169,050

Base pay: $169,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,050
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 24, 2003
Monthly Pay: $14,087
State Employee Number: 122045

Rose Baladez works as a Director IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rose earned $169,050 in 2026.

Ryan Murphy

Information Security Officer/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$169,020

Base pay: $169,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,020
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 238
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2013
Monthly Pay: $14,085
State Employee Number: 341077

Ryan Murphy holds the role of Information Security Officer at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,020.

Shannon Murphy

Director V/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$168,702

Base pay: $168,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,702
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2006
Monthly Pay: $14,059
State Employee Number: 191190

Shannon Murphy holds the role of Director V at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,702.

Jeff Mcculloch

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$168,220

Base pay: $168,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,220
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $14,018
State Employee Number: 192011

Jeff Mcculloch works as a Director IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeff earned $168,220 in 2026.

Chelsa Vinklarek

Director V/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$167,436

Base pay: $167,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,436
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2012
Monthly Pay: $13,953
State Employee Number: 94615

Chelsa Vinklarek is a Director V at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,436.

James Malmros

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$167,334

Base pay: $167,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,334
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $13,945
State Employee Number: 536169

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, James Malmros serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,334.

Amberle Carter

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$167,089

Base pay: $167,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,089
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $13,924
State Employee Number: 76937

Amberle Carter works as a Director IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amberle earned $167,089 in 2026.

Amanda Blanco

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$165,574

Base pay: $165,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,574
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $13,798
State Employee Number: 178620

Amanda Blanco is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,574.

Robert Akridge

Director VI/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$165,128

Base pay: $165,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,128
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2005
Monthly Pay: $13,761
State Employee Number: 59106

Robert Akridge is a Director VI at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,128.

Alicia Alvarado

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$165,028

Base pay: $165,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,028
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2013
Monthly Pay: $13,752
State Employee Number: 182571

Alicia Alvarado is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,028.

Rueben Cruz

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$163,961

Base pay: $163,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,961
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $13,663
State Employee Number: 135392

Rueben Cruz is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $163,961.

Brian King

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$163,632

Base pay: $163,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,632
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $13,636
State Employee Number: 159675

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Brian King serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,632.

Sandra Briscoe

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$163,233

Base pay: $163,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,233
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,603
State Employee Number: 179565

Sandra Briscoe works as a Director IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sandra earned $163,233 in 2026.

Justin Scott

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$162,225

Base pay: $162,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $13,519
State Employee Number: 73725

Justin Scott is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,225.

Nadia Flores

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$162,225

Base pay: $162,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2002
Monthly Pay: $13,519
State Employee Number: 77881

Nadia Flores is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,225.

Michael Elwell

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$162,225

Base pay: $162,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2003
Monthly Pay: $13,519
State Employee Number: 87739

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Michael Elwell serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,225.

Brenda Roberts

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$162,225

Base pay: $162,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2017
Monthly Pay: $13,519
State Employee Number: 106108

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Brenda Roberts serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,225.

Barbara Chavis

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$162,225

Base pay: $162,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: May 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $13,519
State Employee Number: 137431

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Barbara Chavis serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,225.

Victor Simonds

General Counsel IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2025 total comp

$162,000

Base pay: $162,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $13,500
State Employee Number: 89345

Victor Simonds works as a General Counsel IV for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Victor earned $162,000 in 2025.

Hitesh Kotecha

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$161,895

Base pay: $161,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,895
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1992
Monthly Pay: $13,491
State Employee Number: 92249

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Hitesh Kotecha serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,895.

Rusty Johnson

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$161,534

Base pay: $161,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,534
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $13,461
State Employee Number: 132625

Rusty Johnson holds the role of Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,534.

Jorge Gonzalez

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$161,516

Base pay: $161,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,516
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $13,460
State Employee Number: 111510

Jorge Gonzalez is a Director IV at Comptroller of Public Accounts. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,516.

Richard Means

Systems Analyst VII/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$161,343

Base pay: $161,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,343
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 258
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2006
Monthly Pay: $13,445
State Employee Number: 150799

Richard Means holds the role of Systems Analyst VII at Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,343.

Maria Garcia

Director IV/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$161,318

Base pay: $161,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,318
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 22, 1994
Monthly Pay: $13,443
State Employee Number: 2798

At Comptroller of Public Accounts, Maria Garcia serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,318.

Cyril Collins

Systems Analyst VII/Comptroller of Public Accounts

2026 total comp

$160,744

Base pay: $160,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,744
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 258
Hire Date: May 16, 2016
Monthly Pay: $13,395
State Employee Number: 979457

Cyril Collins works as a Systems Analyst VII for Comptroller of Public Accounts. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cyril earned $160,744 in 2026.