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Director V

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $152,250, above the department median of $68,978.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.8M
Role median: $152,250
Agency median: $68,978
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$142,000$166,981+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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 V is held in 46 Texas departments. In Department of Public Safety, the median of $152,250 ranks #39 of 46.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$209,058 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$189,497 · 3

Texas Medical Board

$189,000 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$188,660 · 3

Office of Court Administration

$185,500 · 2

Secretary of State

$183,750 · 3

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$182,340 · 9

Railroad Commission of Texas

$180,768 · 6

Office of the Attorney General

$180,200 · 21

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$180,000 · 13

Texas Department of Insurance

$179,380 · 6

Texas Lottery Commission

$178,940 · 2

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

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Other job titles in Department of Public Safety

Accounting Technician II 31
Administrative Assistant III 207
Administrative Assistant IV 167
Administrative Assistant V 32
Attorney II 31
Captain, Department of Public Safety 92
Clerk III 24
Corporal 350
Crime Laboratory Specialist II 99
Criminal Intelligence Analyst I 162
Criminal Intelligence Analyst II 31
Custodian IV 55
Customer Service Representative II 30
Director III 25
Director VIII 24
Forensic Scientist I 49
Forensic Scientist II 115
Forensic Scientist III 126
Forensic Scientist IV 63
Forensic Scientist V 22
Forensic Scientist VI 65
Inspector III 137
Investigator II 38
Investigator III 94
Investigator IV 84
IT Support Specialist IV 27
License and Permit Specialist I 377
License and Permit Specialist II 1,593
License and Permit Specialist III 572
License and Permit Specialist IV 209
Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety 287
Maintenance Specialist III 31
Major, Department of Public Safety 45
Manager I 68
Manager IV 39
Manager V 127
Manager VI 26
Manager VII 38
Pilot Investigator II 32
Police Communications Oper V 65
Police Communications Oper VI 43
Police Communications Oper VII 27
Probationary Trooper 259
Program Management Specialist II 22
Program Specialist I 21
Program Specialist IV 28
Program Specialist V 39
Program Specialist VI 27
Program Specialist VII 29
Program Supervisor IV 212
Program Supervisor V 60
Security Officer III 31
Security Officer IV 30
Sergeant, Department of Public Safety 1,439
Systems Analyst V 42
Systems Analyst VI 26
Training and Development Specialist IV 22
Trooper 2,166
Trooper Trainee 141

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lori Robinson

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$170,887

Base pay: $170,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,887
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: May 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $14,241
State Employee Number: 182977

Lori Robinson is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $170,887.

Melissa Valadez

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$162,750

Base pay: $162,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: May 7, 2002
Monthly Pay: $13,563
State Employee Number: 100313

Melissa Valadez works as a Director V for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melissa earned $162,750 in 2026.

Daren Gutschow

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$160,000

Base pay: $160,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2015
Monthly Pay: $13,333
State Employee Number: 784760

Daren Gutschow is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.

Gabriella Mckittrick

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$160,000

Base pay: $160,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2000
Monthly Pay: $13,333
State Employee Number: 114391

Gabriella Mckittrick is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.

Natalie Robertson

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$154,000

Base pay: $154,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $12,833
State Employee Number: 337043

Natalie Robertson is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $154,000.

Rebekah Hibbs

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: May 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 16129

At Department of Public Safety, Rebekah Hibbs serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,250.

Luz Dove

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2005
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 199106

Luz Dove is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,250.

Latosha Goard

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 28998

Latosha Goard holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,250.

Stephen Meiners

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Oct 5, 2009
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 143685

Stephen Meiners is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,250.

Manuel Rodriguez

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 22895

Manuel Rodriguez works as a Director V for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Manuel earned $152,250 in 2026.

James Nichols

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jul 13, 1998
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 27726

At Department of Public Safety, James Nichols serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,250.

Amelia Montemayor-Flores

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Apr 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 40779

Amelia Montemayor-Flores holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,250.

Lisa Daughtry

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 61006

Lisa Daughtry holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,250.

Natalia Sanchez

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2012
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 336396

Natalia Sanchez holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,250.

Gregorio Degrazia

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Apr 29, 2013
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 340977

Gregorio Degrazia is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,250.

John De La Cruz

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 663649

John De La Cruz works as a Director V for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $152,250 in 2026.

Jessica Warren

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Sep 8, 2015
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 858546

At Department of Public Safety, Jessica Warren serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,250.

Gayatri Vasan

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Mar 21, 2016
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 967514

Gayatri Vasan holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,250.

Jennie Hoggatt

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 1272327

At Department of Public Safety, Jennie Hoggatt serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,250.

Rene Perea

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,248

Base pay: $152,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,248
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,687
State Employee Number: 175326

Rene Perea is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,248.

Tiburcio Olivarez

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$147,000

Base pay: $147,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Apr 7, 2014
Monthly Pay: $12,250
State Employee Number: 741985

Tiburcio Olivarez holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,000.

James Gore

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$147,000

Base pay: $147,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,250
State Employee Number: 668071

At Department of Public Safety, James Gore serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,000.

Audrey Rosales

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$147,000

Base pay: $147,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $12,250
State Employee Number: 783262

Audrey Rosales is a Director V at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,000.

Catalina Rodriguez-Combs

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$147,000

Base pay: $147,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Oct 3, 2016
Monthly Pay: $12,250
State Employee Number: 997451

Catalina Rodriguez-Combs holds the role of Director V at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,000.

Ronald Joy

Director V/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$142,000

Base pay: $142,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,833
State Employee Number: 72097

At Department of Public Safety, Ronald Joy serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,000.