Texas / Department of State Health Services / Director II

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Director II

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $115,762, above the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $115,762
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$106,200$122,375+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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 II is held in 56 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $115,762 ranks #45 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Lottery Commission

$142,373 · 1

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

$139,973 · 1

State Preservation Board

$137,932 · 2

Office of Court Administration

$137,800 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$136,788 · 4

Bond Review Board

$135,000 · 2

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$134,412 · 2

Texas Department of Transportation

$133,869 · 11

General Land Office

$133,502 · 13

Texas Racing Commission

$133,500 · 1

Texas Cyber Command

$133,350 · 3

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$132,732 · 1

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

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State Health Services

Accountant III 48
Accountant IV 28
Administrative Assistant II 81
Administrative Assistant III 41
Administrative Assistant IV 38
Budget Analyst IV 23
Chemist II 33
Chemist III 23
Contract Specialist IV 26
Contract Specialist V 48
Customer Service Representative IV 97
Customer Service Representative V 28
Director I 23
Director III 22
Director IV 36
Environmental Protect Specialist II 21
Environmental Protect Specialist III 38
Environmental Protect Specialist IV 32
Epidemiologist I 29
Epidemiologist II 64
Epidemiologist III 65
Financial Analyst III 22
Health Physicist I 34
Inspector V 91
Inspector VI 22
License and Permit Specialist II 18
Licensed Vocational Nurse II 21
Manager I 37
Manager II 20
Manager III 50
Manager IV 115
Manager V 33
Manager VI 24
Medical Technologist III 19
Microbiologist II 27
Microbiologist III 25
Microbiologist IV 19
Molecular Biologist III 44
Nurse II 39
Nurse III 23
Program Specialist I 44
Program Specialist II 136
Program Specialist III 131
Program Specialist IV 140
Program Specialist V 140
Program Specialist VI 79
Program Specialist VII 50
Public Health & Prevention Specialist I 168
Public Health & Prevention Specialist II 70
Public Health & Prevention Specialist III 140
Public Health Nurse I 62
Public Health Nurse II 38
Public Health Nurse III 23
Research Specialist V 30
Sanitarian I 89
Sanitarian II 28
Sanitarian III 43
Social Worker II 104
Staff Services Officer III 20

Record list

Employees with this title

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Peggy Hines

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$123,458

Base pay: $123,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,458
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,288
State Employee Number: 749568

Peggy Hines holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,458.

Cathy Tran

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$120,750

Base pay: $120,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $10,063
State Employee Number: 1121297

Cathy Tran holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,750.

Gregory Leos

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$120,102

Base pay: $120,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,102
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $10,009
State Employee Number: 348481

At Department of State Health Services, Gregory Leos serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,102.

Rachel Sanor

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$120,102

Base pay: $120,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,102
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2013
Monthly Pay: $10,008
State Employee Number: 352053

Rachel Sanor holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,102.

David Ekrut

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$120,102

Base pay: $120,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,102
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Dec 2, 2021
Monthly Pay: $10,008
State Employee Number: 103230

David Ekrut is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,102.

Melissa Rios

Director II/Department of State Health Services

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 1269709

Melissa Rios is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Jessica Del Toro

Director II/Department of State Health Services

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 1273529

Jessica Del Toro is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.

Prageet Kaang

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$119,400

Base pay: $119,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 28, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,950
State Employee Number: 857892

Prageet Kaang holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,400.

Shannon Richter

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$119,004

Base pay: $119,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: May 28, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,917
State Employee Number: 55784

At Department of State Health Services, Shannon Richter serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,004.

Shruthi Arismendez

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$116,734

Base pay: $116,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,734
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 28, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,728
State Employee Number: 425944

Shruthi Arismendez holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,734.

Glenna Laughlin

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$115,762

Base pay: $115,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,762
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 6, 2006
Monthly Pay: $9,647
State Employee Number: 134871

Glenna Laughlin is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,762.

Christopher Medina

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$115,762

Base pay: $115,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,762
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,647
State Employee Number: 858924

Christopher Medina holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,762.

Kirk Dobson

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$115,626

Base pay: $115,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,626
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,636
State Employee Number: 1710616

Kirk Dobson works as a Director II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kirk earned $115,626 in 2025.

Carrie Bradford

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$115,039

Base pay: $115,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,039
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Mar 22, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,587
State Employee Number: 161559

At Department of State Health Services, Carrie Bradford serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,039.

Tarik Brown

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$114,132

Base pay: $114,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,132
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jan 24, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,511
State Employee Number: 783322

Tarik Brown holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,132.

Angelica Martinez

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$113,526

Base pay: $113,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,526
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 9, 2010
Monthly Pay: $9,461
State Employee Number: 145159

Angelica Martinez is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,526.

Jessica Hyde

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$113,400

Base pay: $113,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 4, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,450
State Employee Number: 388936

Jessica Hyde works as a Director II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $113,400 in 2026.

Cristina Garcia

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$113,278

Base pay: $113,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,278
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,440
State Employee Number: 896914

Cristina Garcia holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,278.

Brian Whitaker

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$113,278

Base pay: $113,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,278
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,440
State Employee Number: 1705315

Brian Whitaker is a Director II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,278.

Jennifer Lee

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$109,983

Base pay: $109,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,983
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,165
State Employee Number: 1268896

Jennifer Lee holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,983.

Rui Bernardo

Director II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$106,200

Base pay: $106,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Dec 30, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,850
State Employee Number: 62797

Rui Bernardo holds the role of Director II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,200.