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Department of Agriculture

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

The Department of Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2026, this agency had 652 employees with median total compensation of $69,000; the highest distinct record was $237,313.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$48.6M
Employees
652
Median total
$69,000
Highest record
$237,313

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 652 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,000) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,548 (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
$49,800
$53,032
$69,000
$84,000
$110,155

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,155 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,800. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Inspector II
49 · $49,800
Inspector VI
32 · $64,134
Inspector I
24 · $43,348

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$48.3M
662
$68,147
2026
$48.6M
0.6%
652
1.5%
$69,000
1.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Terrence Keel

Deputy Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$237,313
Base pay
$237,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$237,313
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1632
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$19,776
State Employee Number
153838

Terrence Keel holds the role of Deputy Director III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $237,313.

Susan Maldonado

General Counsel V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$226,397
Base pay
$226,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,397
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3525
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2015
Monthly Pay
$18,866
State Employee Number
170677

At Department of Agriculture, Susan Maldonado serves as a General Counsel V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $226,397.

Todd Smith

Deputy Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$218,582
Base pay
$218,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,582
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1631
Hire Date
Jan 14, 2025
Monthly Pay
$18,215
State Employee Number
1763873

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Smith serves as a Deputy Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $218,582.

Marios Parpounas

Deputy Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$218,000
Base pay
$218,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1630
Hire Date
May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$18,167
State Employee Number
285655

Marios Parpounas is a Deputy Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $218,000.

Lena Harris-Wilson

Deputy Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$218,000
Base pay
$218,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1630
Hire Date
Jul 29, 2019
Monthly Pay
$18,167
State Employee Number
1197104

At Department of Agriculture, Lena Harris-Wilson serves as a Deputy Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $218,000.

Daniel Hunter

Deputy Director I/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$213,582
Base pay
$213,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$213,582
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1630
Hire Date
Feb 3, 2015
Monthly Pay
$17,798
State Employee Number
475236

Daniel Hunter holds the role of Deputy Director I at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,582.

Walter Roberts

Deputy Director I/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$203,411
Base pay
$203,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,411
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1630
Hire Date
Nov 17, 2014
Monthly Pay
$16,951
State Employee Number
761417

Walter Roberts is a Deputy Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $203,411.

Brian Murray

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$182,326
Base pay
$182,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,326
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$15,194
State Employee Number
126301

At Department of Agriculture, Brian Murray serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,326.

Stephanie Robinson

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$176,400
Base pay
$176,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,400
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$14,700
State Employee Number
44169

Stephanie Robinson holds the role of Director V at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $176,400.

Lindsay Rodgers

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$176,400
Base pay
$176,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,400
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$14,700
State Employee Number
47253

Lindsay Rodgers works as a Director V for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsay earned $176,400 in 2026.

Bertha Serna

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$174,000
Base pay
$174,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Jan 5, 2015
Monthly Pay
$14,500
State Employee Number
169840

At Department of Agriculture, Bertha Serna serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,000.

Christopher Bunton

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$171,328
Base pay
$171,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,328
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Aug 28, 2023
Monthly Pay
$14,277
State Employee Number
56544

Christopher Bunton is a Director IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $171,328.

Frank Santos

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Oct 27, 2025
Monthly Pay
$14,167
State Employee Number
1806008

Frank Santos holds the role of Director V at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,000.

Reb Wayne

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$170,000
Base pay
$170,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2026
Monthly Pay
$14,167
State Employee Number
6678

Reb Wayne holds the role of Director IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,000.

Catherine Wright-Steele

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$169,939
Base pay
$169,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,939
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Dec 6, 2004
Monthly Pay
$14,162
State Employee Number
59742

Catherine Wright-Steele holds the role of Director IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,939.

Freddy Vest

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$165,375
Base pay
$165,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,375
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$13,781
State Employee Number
789356

At Department of Agriculture, Freddy Vest serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,375.

Ralph Davis

Director V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$160,000
Base pay
$160,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1624
Hire Date
Jun 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$13,333
State Employee Number
111848

Ralph Davis holds the role of Director V at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,000.

Karen Reichek

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$157,768
Base pay
$157,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,768
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2005
Monthly Pay
$13,147
State Employee Number
10451

Karen Reichek is a Director IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,768.

Dale Scott

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$156,000
Base pay
$156,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$13,000
State Employee Number
3357

At Department of Agriculture, Dale Scott serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,000.

Philip Wright

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$156,000
Base pay
$156,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2008
Monthly Pay
$13,000
State Employee Number
24697

Philip Wright works as a Director IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Philip earned $156,000 in 2026.

Emilia Nunes

Director IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$144,000
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1623
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$12,000
State Employee Number
119764

At Department of Agriculture, Emilia Nunes serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,000.

Christina Smith

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$144,000
Base pay
$144,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$12,000
State Employee Number
1323536

At Department of Agriculture, Christina Smith serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,000.

Juana Maldonado

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$141,750
Base pay
$141,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,750
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$11,813
State Employee Number
63690

Juana Maldonado works as a Director III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Juana earned $141,750 in 2026.

Stephanie Brown

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$141,750
Base pay
$141,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,750
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$11,813
State Employee Number
126613

Stephanie Brown works as a Director III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $141,750 in 2026.

Anita Martinez

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$141,750
Base pay
$141,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,750
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$11,813
State Employee Number
835576

Anita Martinez is a Director III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $141,750.

Anthony Tegbe

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$141,038
Base pay
$141,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,038
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
May 16, 2016
Monthly Pay
$11,753
State Employee Number
207598

Anthony Tegbe holds the role of Director III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,038.

Sidney Miller

Commissioner, Department of Agricultural/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$140,938
Base pay
$140,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,938
Employment type
Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
C220
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$11,745
State Employee Number
140164

Sidney Miller is a Commissioner, Department of Agricultural at Department of Agriculture. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,938.

Kelli Wise

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$139,659
Base pay
$139,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,659
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$11,638
State Employee Number
123766

At Department of Agriculture, Kelli Wise serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,659.

Larry Juergens

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$138,663
Base pay
$138,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,663
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$11,555
State Employee Number
1699660

Larry Juergens is a Director III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,663.

Alfreda Maddox

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$138,005
Base pay
$138,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,005
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$11,500
State Employee Number
335794

Alfreda Maddox holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,005.

Samjhana Kc

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$135,000
Base pay
$135,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$11,250
State Employee Number
1198377

Samjhana Kc works as a Director III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Samjhana earned $135,000 in 2026.

Richard De Los Santos

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$134,285
Base pay
$134,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,285
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2000
Monthly Pay
$11,190
State Employee Number
4053

Richard De Los Santos holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,285.

Suzanne Barnard

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$134,285
Base pay
$134,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,285
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2011
Monthly Pay
$11,190
State Employee Number
11947

At Department of Agriculture, Suzanne Barnard serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,285.

Mindy Fryer

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$134,284
Base pay
$134,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,284
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2006
Monthly Pay
$11,190
State Employee Number
100935

Mindy Fryer holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,284.

Susana Esparza

Attorney IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$133,987
Base pay
$133,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,987
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3505
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$11,166
State Employee Number
6450

Susana Esparza holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,987.

Geoffrey Horni

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$133,645
Base pay
$133,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,645
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
May 27, 2013
Monthly Pay
$11,137
State Employee Number
2162

Geoffrey Horni holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,645.

Jaclyn Cantu

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$133,645
Base pay
$133,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,645
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$11,137
State Employee Number
173368

Jaclyn Cantu is a Director II at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,645.

Thomas Northcutt Jr

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$133,358
Base pay
$133,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,358
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jan 13, 1997
Monthly Pay
$11,113
State Employee Number
18361

Thomas Northcutt Jr holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,358.

Dudley Allen

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$133,358
Base pay
$133,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,358
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 1994
Monthly Pay
$11,113
State Employee Number
144003

Dudley Allen works as a Director II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dudley earned $133,358 in 2025.

Michael Euler

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$133,358
Base pay
$133,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,358
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$11,113
State Employee Number
164565

Michael Euler is a Director II at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,358.