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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

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Carter Page

Government Relations Specialist III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$132,300
Base pay
$132,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1894
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$11,025
State Employee Number
1431724

At Department of Agriculture, Carter Page serves as a Government Relations Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,300.

David Castillo

Attorney V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$130,595
Base pay
$130,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,595
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3506
Hire Date
May 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$10,883
State Employee Number
130735

David Castillo works as a Attorney V for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $130,595 in 2026.

Stephen Rehberg

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$129,600
Base pay
$129,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,600
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$10,800
State Employee Number
110533

Stephen Rehberg holds the role of Director III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,600.

Charles Warren

Network Specialist VI/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$129,463
Base pay
$129,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,463
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
292
Hire Date
Jan 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$10,789
State Employee Number
45901

Charles Warren is a Network Specialist VI at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,463.

William Webb

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$128,004
Base pay
$128,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,004
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$10,667
State Employee Number
1642102

William Webb is a Director III at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,004.

Donna Woodard-Thomas

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$10,658
State Employee Number
217393

Donna Woodard-Thomas is a Director II at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,890.

Annette Mcbride

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$10,658
State Employee Number
1569788

Annette Mcbride works as a Director II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Annette earned $127,890 in 2026.

Alexandra Molina

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$10,658
State Employee Number
1678259

Alexandra Molina holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,890.

Raymundo Del Bosque

Director III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 21, 2025
Monthly Pay
$10,658
State Employee Number
1760254

Raymundo Del Bosque holds the role of Director III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,890.

Shane Bates

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Nov 17, 2025
Monthly Pay
$10,658
State Employee Number
1806006

At Department of Agriculture, Shane Bates serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,890.

Andrea Urquidez

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$127,200
Base pay
$127,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,200
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$10,600
State Employee Number
1177486

Andrea Urquidez holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,200.

Maria Slocum

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$124,740
Base pay
$124,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,740
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2002
Monthly Pay
$10,395
State Employee Number
59036

Maria Slocum works as a Director II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maria earned $124,740 in 2026.

Sterling Smith

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$124,740
Base pay
$124,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,740
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2005
Monthly Pay
$10,395
State Employee Number
59440

At Department of Agriculture, Sterling Smith serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,740.

Gary Stewart

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$124,740
Base pay
$124,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,740
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Dec 1, 1996
Monthly Pay
$10,395
State Employee Number
84152

Gary Stewart works as a Director II for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gary earned $124,740 in 2026.

Wynne Hexamer

Programmer V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$124,650
Base pay
$124,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,650
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
245
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$10,388
State Employee Number
86068

Wynne Hexamer holds the role of Programmer V at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,650.

Sowjanya Kattamuri

Programmer V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$124,626
Base pay
$124,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,626
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
245
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2012
Monthly Pay
$10,385
State Employee Number
338600

Sowjanya Kattamuri is a Programmer V at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,626.

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.

Courtney Goodson

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Dec 22, 2025
Monthly Pay
$10,000
State Employee Number
1681530

Courtney Goodson holds the role of Director II at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.

Louis Guthrie

Director II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$120,000
Base pay
$120,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay
$10,000
State Employee Number
1830880

Louis Guthrie is a Director II at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

John Dierksen

Manager V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$119,914
Base pay
$119,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,914
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1604
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$9,993
State Employee Number
859360

John Dierksen works as a Manager V for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $119,914 in 2026.

Cory Strickland

Programmer IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$119,670
Base pay
$119,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,670
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
244
Hire Date
Dec 17, 2007
Monthly Pay
$9,972
State Employee Number
22422

At Department of Agriculture, Cory Strickland serves as a Programmer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,670.

Burak Tan

Project Manager V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$118,820
Base pay
$118,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,820
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1562
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$9,902
State Employee Number
1272168

At Department of Agriculture, Burak Tan serves as a Project Manager V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,820.

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.

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.

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.

Miriam Padron-Vazquez

Manager V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$114,308
Base pay
$114,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,308
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1604
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$9,526
State Employee Number
773674

Miriam Padron-Vazquez holds the role of Manager V at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,308.

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.

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.

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.

Estella Martinez-Perrin

Project Manager IV/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$110,155
Base pay
$110,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,155
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1561
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$9,180
State Employee Number
545

Estella Martinez-Perrin is a Project Manager IV at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,155.

Leonelle Tualla

Budget Analyst V/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$109,558
Base pay
$109,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,558
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1159
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$9,130
State Employee Number
417988

At Department of Agriculture, Leonelle Tualla serves as a Budget Analyst V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,558.

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.

Belia Montelongo

Program Supervisor VI/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$108,255
Base pay
$108,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,255
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1588
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$9,021
State Employee Number
112066

Belia Montelongo works as a Program Supervisor VI for Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Belia earned $108,255 in 2026.

Xiangyun Li

Attorney III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$106,848
Base pay
$106,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,848
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3504
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$8,904
State Employee Number
1556319

At Department of Agriculture, Xiangyun Li serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,848.

Nicole Simpson

Attorney III/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$106,848
Base pay
$106,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,848
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3504
Hire Date
May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$8,904
State Employee Number
1781223

Nicole Simpson holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,848.

Iyke Nwanji

Program Supervisor VI/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$106,402
Base pay
$106,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,402
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1588
Hire Date
Oct 17, 2016
Monthly Pay
$8,867
State Employee Number
820585

Iyke Nwanji holds the role of Program Supervisor VI at Department of Agriculture. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,402.

Kityanun Angkinand

Program Supervisor VI/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$106,402
Base pay
$106,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,402
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1588
Hire Date
Sep 15, 2020
Monthly Pay
$8,867
State Employee Number
1278913

Kityanun Angkinand is a Program Supervisor VI at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,402.

Laura Benavidez

Program Specialist VII/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp
$106,260
Base pay
$106,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,260
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1576
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$8,855
State Employee Number
1447574

Laura Benavidez is a Program Specialist VII at Department of Agriculture. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,260.