Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Systems Administrator III

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Systems Administrator III

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

18 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $60,574, below the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $60,574
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,413$68,392+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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

Systems Administrator III is held in 25 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $60,574 ranks #24 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Employees Retirement System

$85,500 · 2

General Land Office

$84,000 · 1

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$79,384 · 2

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$77,448 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$77,108 · 1

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$76,615 · 1

Texas Military Department

$75,261 · 1

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

$74,979 · 3

Texas Workforce Commission

$73,625 · 3

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

$73,458 · 1

Office of the Attorney General

$73,325 · 11

Office of Court Administration

$73,140 · 1

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

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Systems Administrator beyond Texas

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $77,359 ranks #8 of 11. See Systems Administrator across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$200,833 · 143

New York Public Authorities

$137,410 · 60

$108,099 · 349

$85,200 · 17

$82,078 · 158

$80,396 · 5

Johnson County, Kansas

$79,166 · 12

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

$76,723 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Systems Administrator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in Department of Family and Protective Services

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jorge Becerra

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$70,340

Base pay: $70,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,340
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,862
State Employee Number: 1447251

Jorge Becerra is a Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,340.

Candy Calderon

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$64,609

Base pay: $64,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,609
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $5,384
State Employee Number: 134067

Candy Calderon is a Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,609.

Damaris Chavez

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$63,456

Base pay: $63,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,456
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,288
State Employee Number: 1462939

Damaris Chavez works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Damaris earned $63,456 in 2026.

Michael Estrada

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$61,694

Base pay: $61,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,694
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Oct 18, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,141
State Employee Number: 168092

Michael Estrada holds the role of Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,694.

Carlos Castillo

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$61,266

Base pay: $61,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0312
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,105
State Employee Number: 7103

Carlos Castillo holds the role of Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,266.

Juan Garcia

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$61,233

Base pay: $61,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,233
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,103
State Employee Number: 197065

Juan Garcia works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Juan earned $61,233 in 2026.

Paula Fanos

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,949

Base pay: $60,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,949
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,079
State Employee Number: 1180119

Paula Fanos works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paula earned $60,949 in 2026.

Terrell Word

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,712

Base pay: $60,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,712
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,059
State Employee Number: 1655455

Terrell Word works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Terrell earned $60,712 in 2026.

Preston Bonner

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,625

Base pay: $60,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,625
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,052
State Employee Number: 758156

Preston Bonner works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Preston earned $60,625 in 2026.

Michael French

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,523

Base pay: $60,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,523
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Apr 6, 2009
Monthly Pay: $5,044
State Employee Number: 128581

Michael French holds the role of Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,523.

Juan D Garcia

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$59,275

Base pay: $59,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,275
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,940
State Employee Number: 1678121

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Juan D Garcia serves as a Systems Administrator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,275.

Nakima Jouloute

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$58,057

Base pay: $58,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,057
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Mar 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,838
State Employee Number: 1457067

Nakima Jouloute works as a Systems Administrator III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nakima earned $58,057 in 2026.

Francisco Lozano Guerrero

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,713

Base pay: $57,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,809
State Employee Number: 1469067

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Francisco Lozano Guerrero serves as a Systems Administrator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,713.

John Garcia

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,713

Base pay: $57,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Jan 1, 1995
Monthly Pay: $8,090
State Employee Number: 83541

John Garcia is a Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,713.

Tracy Hastings

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,713

Base pay: $57,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,809
State Employee Number: 1576388

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Tracy Hastings serves as a Systems Administrator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,713.

Ferrell Riley Jr

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$57,713

Base pay: $57,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0312
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2007
Monthly Pay: $4,809
State Employee Number: 11252

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Ferrell Riley Jr serves as a Systems Administrator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,713.

Harold Washington

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,413

Base pay: $57,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,413
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Sep 6, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,784
State Employee Number: 993670

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Harold Washington serves as a Systems Administrator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,413.

Mustafa Albayati

Systems Administrator III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,413

Base pay: $57,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,413
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 312
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,784
State Employee Number: 1069842

Mustafa Albayati holds the role of Systems Administrator III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,413.