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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

Kalina Tostado

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$52,224
Base pay
$52,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,224
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,352
State Employee Number
342006

Kalina Tostado is a Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,224.

Gustavo Sanchez

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$52,224
Base pay
$52,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,224
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,352
State Employee Number
783318

Gustavo Sanchez holds the role of Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,224.

Juan Cortez

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$52,224
Base pay
$52,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,224
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Jun 17, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,352
State Employee Number
336871

Juan Cortez works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Juan earned $52,224 in 2026.

Kristi Shuey

Information Specialist II/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$52,200
Base pay
$52,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1831
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,350
State Employee Number
185202

At Department of Agriculture, Kristi Shuey serves as a Information Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,200.

Pedro Passamentt

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$52,200
Base pay
$52,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Sep 17, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,350
State Employee Number
1138660

Pedro Passamentt is a Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,200.

Adrien Webb

IT Support Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$52,200
Base pay
$52,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
230
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,350
State Employee Number
1785466

At Department of Agriculture, Adrien Webb serves as a IT Support Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,200.

Javier Rodriguez

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
980046

Javier Rodriguez works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Javier earned $51,792 in 2026.

Overlin Hernandez

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
33823

Overlin Hernandez works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Overlin earned $51,792 in 2026.

Paul Staples

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
May 1, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
89800

Paul Staples works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paul earned $51,792 in 2026.

Teresa Lovett

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
337679

Teresa Lovett works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Teresa earned $51,792 in 2026.

Teresa Garza

Program Specialist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
774006

At Department of Agriculture, Teresa Garza serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,792.

Sarah Fitzgibbons

Program Specialist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,792
Base pay
$51,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,792
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1570
Hire Date
Dec 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,316
State Employee Number
1682571

Sarah Fitzgibbons works as a Program Specialist I for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $51,792 in 2026.

Tishena Jackson

Grant Specialist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,771
Base pay
$51,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,771
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1919
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$4,314
State Employee Number
142395

Tishena Jackson is a Grant Specialist I at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,771.

Gilbert Sauceda

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
1054030

Gilbert Sauceda holds the role of Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,600.

Louis Castillo

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2011
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
111813

Louis Castillo works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Louis earned $51,600 in 2025.

Rebecca Hammond

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Sep 17, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
207753

Rebecca Hammond works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rebecca earned $51,600 in 2026.

Jackie Thomas

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
341580

Jackie Thomas is a Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,600.

Lindsay Sachitano

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
789359

Lindsay Sachitano works as a Inspector IV for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsay earned $51,600 in 2026.

Timothy Moore Jr

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
836113

Timothy Moore Jr holds the role of Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,600.

Richard Becker

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Oct 17, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
998551

Richard Becker holds the role of Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,600.

Ann Elliott

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
1051117

Ann Elliott is a Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,600.

Jaime Aguayo

Inspector IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1324
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
1142341

Jaime Aguayo holds the role of Inspector IV at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,600.

Amy Mcdonald

Marketing Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1824
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
1806009

At Department of Agriculture, Amy Mcdonald serves as a Marketing Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,600.

Kenneth Rab

Marketing Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,600
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1824
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$4,300
State Employee Number
1830680

At Department of Agriculture, Kenneth Rab serves as a Marketing Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,600.

Uriel Barrera

Inventory & Store Specialist II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,300
Base pay
$51,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1912
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$4,275
State Employee Number
1225828

At Department of Agriculture, Uriel Barrera serves as a Inventory & Store Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,300.

Stephanie Calip

License and Permit Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
173
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
970701

Stephanie Calip works as a License and Permit Specialist III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $51,000 in 2026.

Audrey Cantu

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Dec 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1574605

Audrey Cantu holds the role of Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Kristen Perez

Information Specialist II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1831
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1788569

At Department of Agriculture, Kristen Perez serves as a Information Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.

Kendra West

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
783637

Kendra West holds the role of Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Jezrielle Mildon

Chemist II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2473
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1288366

At Department of Agriculture, Jezrielle Mildon serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.

Samantha Frantz

License and Permit Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
173
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1806016

Samantha Frantz works as a License and Permit Specialist III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Samantha earned $51,000 in 2026.

Jennifer Medrano

Program Specialist II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1571
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
208223

Jennifer Medrano works as a Program Specialist II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $51,000 in 2026.

Debra Turner

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
516435

Debra Turner is a Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Ross Bulls

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
May 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
734744

Ross Bulls holds the role of Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Jacqueline Morales

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
839368

Jacqueline Morales works as a Inspector III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jacqueline earned $51,000 in 2025.

Mark Navarrete

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Feb 16, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
958312

Mark Navarrete works as a Inspector III for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mark earned $51,000 in 2026.

David Wheaton

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1322
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1155429

David Wheaton works as a Inspector II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $51,000 in 2026.

Joshua Cyriaano

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1155432

Joshua Cyriaano holds the role of Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,000.

Ricky Hill

Inspector III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1323
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$4,250
State Employee Number
1195101

Ricky Hill is a Inspector III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.