Texas / Department of Agriculture / Director I

Job-title file

Director I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

16 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $111,745, above the department median of $69,000.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $111,745
Agency median: $69,000
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$102,000$120,350+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $111,745 ranks #28 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$126,000 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$124,950 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$123,768 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$123,585 · 1

Office of the Governor

$122,047 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$120,172 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$119,868 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$118,329 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$118,000 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$117,722 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$116,853 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$116,588 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accountant III 5
Accountant V 5
Administrative Assistant III 9
Auditor II 5
Auditor III 17
Clerk I 5
Compliance Analyst II 38
Compliance Analyst III 10
Compliance Analyst IV 9
Data Analyst III 5
Director II 20
Director III 10
Director IV 8
Director V 6
Grant Specialist III 18
Grant Specialist IV 10
Inspector I 30
Inspector II 50
Inspector III 15
Inspector IV 21
Inspector V 14
Inspector VI 38
Inventory & Store Specialist II 5
Investigator II 6
IT Support Specialist III 7
License and Permit Specialist III 5
Maintenance Specialist III 5
Maintenance Supervisor III 5
Manager IV 14
Marketing Specialist III 5
Marketing Specialist IV 12
Marketing Specialist V 5
Program Specialist I 15
Program Specialist II 9
Program Specialist III 31
Program Specialist IV 21
Program Specialist V 7
Program Specialist VI 7
Program Supervisor IV 7
Program Supervisor VI 20
Programmer III 5
Staff Services Officer III 5
Training and Development Specialist IV 6
Training and Development Specialist V 17

Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Clark

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$122,429

Base pay: $122,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,429
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 20, 1998
Monthly Pay: $10,202
State Employee Number: 26041

At Department of Agriculture, Michael Clark serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,429.

Christina Osborn

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 64372

Christina Osborn is a Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,500.

Rayneldo Rivera

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 20366

At Department of Agriculture, Rayneldo Rivera serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,500.

Michael Kelly

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 86557

Michael Kelly holds the role of Director I at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,500.

Bryan Seals

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 141335

At Department of Agriculture, Bryan Seals serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,500.

Leanna Chonko

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$114,204

Base pay: $114,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,204
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,517
State Employee Number: 1285012

Leanna Chonko holds the role of Director I at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,204.

Zena Carter

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$114,204

Base pay: $114,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,204
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,517
State Employee Number: 1216300

At Department of Agriculture, Zena Carter serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,204.

Maricruz Torres

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$114,204

Base pay: $114,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,204
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $9,517
State Employee Number: 338335

Maricruz Torres is a Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,204.

Sarah Carlson

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$109,286

Base pay: $109,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $9,107
State Employee Number: 47012

Sarah Carlson works as a Director I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $109,286 in 2026.

Adriana Diaz

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$109,286

Base pay: $109,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,286
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,107
State Employee Number: 1081353

Adriana Diaz works as a Director I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Adriana earned $109,286 in 2026.

Roberto Villarreal

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$104,580

Base pay: $104,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $8,715
State Employee Number: 514886

Roberto Villarreal is a Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,580.

Celeste Saulsberry

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$104,580

Base pay: $104,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $8,715
State Employee Number: 201282

At Department of Agriculture, Celeste Saulsberry serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,580.

Janeen Carter

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$104,580

Base pay: $104,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,715
State Employee Number: 1127404

Janeen Carter works as a Director I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Janeen earned $104,580 in 2026.

Andrea Cooper

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$104,580

Base pay: $104,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,715
State Employee Number: 1633827

Andrea Cooper is a Director I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,580.

Isabella Cannon

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$102,060

Base pay: $102,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,060
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,505
State Employee Number: 1406313

Isabella Cannon works as a Director I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Isabella earned $102,060 in 2026.

Shann Turner

Director I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$102,000

Base pay: $102,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,500
State Employee Number: 1788563

Shann Turner works as a Director I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shann earned $102,000 in 2026.