Texas / Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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

The Department of Housing and Community Affairs supports housing and community development — affordable housing, planning, and neighborhood programs.

In 2026, this agency had 344 employees with median total compensation of $76,538; the highest distinct record was $238,379.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $30M
Employees: 344
Median total: $76,538
Highest record: $238,379

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$39,412$189,499+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 344 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,538) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $87,297 (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

$58,000

$67,473

$76,538

$95,256

$131,019

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $131,019 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Specialist IV

22 · $75,485

Program Specialist V

17 · $78,750

Auditor III

16 · $69,586

Program Specialist III

15 · $68,399

Program Specialist VI

14 · $85,470

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$30.8M —	359 —	$76,103 —
2026	$30M ▼ 2.6%	344 ▼ 4.2%	$76,538 ▲ 0.6%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

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Eric Rios

Inspector V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,221

Base pay: $68,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,221
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1325
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,685
State Employee Number: 1219455

Eric Rios is a Inspector V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,221.

Josie Wheatfall

Auditor II/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,176

Base pay: $68,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,176
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1046
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,681
State Employee Number: 140239

Josie Wheatfall holds the role of Auditor II at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,176.

Samantha Tobar

Auditor II/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,176

Base pay: $68,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,176
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1046
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,681
State Employee Number: 1580638

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Samantha Tobar serves as a Auditor II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,176.

Alma Ramos

Program Specialist III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,147

Base pay: $68,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,147
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,679
State Employee Number: 1420927

Alma Ramos works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alma earned $68,147 in 2026.

Minda Jackson

Systems Analyst III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,021

Base pay: $68,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,021
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 254
Hire Date: Nov 1, 1995
Monthly Pay: $5,668
State Employee Number: 169636

Minda Jackson holds the role of Systems Analyst III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,021.

Karen Keith

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,608

Base pay: $67,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,608
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,634
State Employee Number: 1000809

Karen Keith holds the role of Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,608.

Janet Ellis

Staff Services Officer V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2025 total comp

$67,608

Base pay: $67,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,608
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1554
Hire Date: May 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,634
State Employee Number: 1052849

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Janet Ellis serves as a Staff Services Officer V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,608.

Yadira Soto

Program Specialist III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,473

Base pay: $67,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,473
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,623
State Employee Number: 1404673

Yadira Soto works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Yadira earned $67,473 in 2026.

Gregory Reed

Auditor III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,473

Base pay: $67,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,473
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,623
State Employee Number: 1636539

Gregory Reed is a Auditor III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,473.

Azanette Padilla

Auditor III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,473

Base pay: $67,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,473
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,623
State Employee Number: 1641553

Azanette Padilla is a Auditor III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,473.

Ivette Benitez

Auditor III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,473

Base pay: $67,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,473
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,623
State Employee Number: 1677425

Ivette Benitez is a Auditor III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,473.

Edward Gervais

Program Specialist IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,368

Base pay: $67,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,368
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,614
State Employee Number: 1677424

Edward Gervais works as a Program Specialist IV for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Edward earned $67,368 in 2026.

Walter Griner

Inspector V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,173

Base pay: $67,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,173
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1325
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,598
State Employee Number: 44975

Walter Griner is a Inspector V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,173.

Jadah Holmes

Accountant V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,000

Base pay: $67,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,583
State Employee Number: 1487048

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Jadah Holmes serves as a Accountant V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,000.

Bridget Maynard

Accountant IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,000

Base pay: $67,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,583
State Employee Number: 1795673

Bridget Maynard holds the role of Accountant IV at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,000.

Brenda Garcia

Accountant V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,977

Base pay: $66,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,977
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,581
State Employee Number: 336403

Brenda Garcia is a Accountant V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,977.

Kevin Lewis

Inspector V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,804

Base pay: $66,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,804
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1325
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,567
State Employee Number: 1715192

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Kevin Lewis serves as a Inspector V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,804.

Brittny Brymer

Program Specialist V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,675

Base pay: $66,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,675
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,556
State Employee Number: 1775981

Brittny Brymer is a Program Specialist V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,675.

Guadalupe Riojas

Program Specialist III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,486

Base pay: $66,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,486
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,541
State Employee Number: 979578

Guadalupe Riojas works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Guadalupe earned $66,486 in 2026.

Heather Haag

Investigator V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,470

Base pay: $66,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1355
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2000
Monthly Pay: $5,539
State Employee Number: 157990

Heather Haag holds the role of Investigator V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,470.

Chandra Taylor

Program Specialist II/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Mar 24, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 370600

Chandra Taylor is a Program Specialist II at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,150.

Chemeron Gibson

Program Specialist II/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Mar 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1703204

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Chemeron Gibson serves as a Program Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Howard Delk

Investigator V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2025 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Jan 2, 2006
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 17583

Howard Delk works as a Investigator V for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Howard earned $66,150 in 2025.

Brandon Easley

Research Specialist III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 604
Hire Date: Aug 8, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 342244

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Brandon Easley serves as a Research Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Oscar Saenz

Auditor II/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1046
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1347945

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Oscar Saenz serves as a Auditor II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,150.

Robert Kunze

Auditor III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Oct 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 1106907

Robert Kunze is a Auditor III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,150.

Jonathan Arnold

Auditor III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,150

Base pay: $66,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,513
State Employee Number: 63063

Jonathan Arnold is a Auditor III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,150.

Brandon Brown

Staff Services Officer IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$66,122

Base pay: $66,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,122
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1553
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,510
State Employee Number: 514736

Brandon Brown works as a Staff Services Officer IV for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brandon earned $66,122 in 2026.

Rayna Carson

Program Specialist III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,310

Base pay: $65,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,310
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 4, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,443
State Employee Number: 338129

Rayna Carson holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,310.

Julio Castillo

Accountant IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,142

Base pay: $65,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,142
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,429
State Employee Number: 1130814

Julio Castillo works as a Accountant IV for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julio earned $65,142 in 2026.

Victoria Prentiss

Inspector V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,048

Base pay: $65,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,048
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1325
Hire Date: Feb 19, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,421
State Employee Number: 1472840

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Victoria Prentiss serves as a Inspector V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,048.

William Gray

Inspector V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,048

Base pay: $65,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,048
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1325
Hire Date: Feb 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,421
State Employee Number: 1766833

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, William Gray serves as a Inspector V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,048.

Antonio Guerrero

Staff Services Officer V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,000

Base pay: $65,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1554
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,417
State Employee Number: 1760860

Antonio Guerrero works as a Staff Services Officer V for Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Antonio earned $65,000 in 2026.

Elena Barrera

Information Specialist IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$64,993

Base pay: $64,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,993
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1833
Hire Date: Jan 2, 2001
Monthly Pay: $5,416
State Employee Number: 103357

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Elena Barrera serves as a Information Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,993.

Danielle Leath

Information Specialist IV/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$64,992

Base pay: $64,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,992
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1833
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,416
State Employee Number: 1286555

At Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Danielle Leath serves as a Information Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,992.

Lonnie Armstead

Investigator III/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$64,470

Base pay: $64,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1353
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,373
State Employee Number: 87929

Lonnie Armstead holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,470.

Travis Owens

Investigator V/Department of Housing and Community Affairs

2026 total comp

$64,470

Base pay: $64,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1355
Hire Date: May 17, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,373
State Employee Number: 126995

Travis Owens is a Investigator V at Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,470.