Texas / Department of State Health Services / Director IV

Job-title file

Director IV

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

36 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $147,735, above the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 36
Total payroll: $5.4M
Role median: $147,735
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$132,000$165,966+

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

How total compensation varies among the 36 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 IV is held in 53 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $147,735 ranks #43 of 53.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Comptroller - Education Programs

$172,200 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$170,184 · 3

Texas Lottery Commission

$168,714 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$167,895 · 1

State Securities Board

$167,517 · 1

Employees Retirement System

$167,004 · 3

Texas Military Department

$165,060 · 3

Secretary of State

$165,000 · 5

Texas Space Commission

$165,000 · 1

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$164,132 · 1

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$163,170 · 3

Office of Court Administration

$162,787 · 2

Median total compensation for the Director IV 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 II 21
Director III 22
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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Amanda Hudson

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$168,221

Base pay: $168,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,221
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Apr 9, 2012
Monthly Pay: $14,018
State Employee Number: 61531

Amanda Hudson holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,221.

Tatiana Calliham

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$165,000

Base pay: $165,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $13,750
State Employee Number: 467064

Tatiana Calliham works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tatiana earned $165,000 in 2026.

Saikrishna Balasubramanian

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2025 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Apr 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $13,562
State Employee Number: 1707209

Saikrishna Balasubramanian holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,750.

Sylvia Garces-Hobbs

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$158,004

Base pay: $158,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,167
State Employee Number: 12084

Sylvia Garces-Hobbs works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sylvia earned $158,004 in 2025.

Gale Morrow

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$158,004

Base pay: $158,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,167
State Employee Number: 153322

Gale Morrow is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,004.

Arthur Alvarado

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$158,004

Base pay: $158,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,167
State Employee Number: 105541

Arthur Alvarado is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,004.

Greta Etnyre

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$158,004

Base pay: $158,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,167
State Employee Number: 197672

Greta Etnyre works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Greta earned $158,004 in 2025.

Michael Spencer

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$158,000

Base pay: $158,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,167
State Employee Number: 40693

Michael Spencer holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,000.

Kelly Northcott

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$156,000

Base pay: $156,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Feb 26, 2007
Monthly Pay: $13,000
State Employee Number: 121012

At Department of State Health Services, Kelly Northcott serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,000.

Carol Davis

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$156,000

Base pay: $156,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Apr 24, 2006
Monthly Pay: $13,000
State Employee Number: 188713

Carol Davis works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carol earned $156,000 in 2026.

John Lopez

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$153,088

Base pay: $153,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,088
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Aug 30, 2019
Monthly Pay: $12,757
State Employee Number: 1200599

John Lopez works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $153,088 in 2026.

Anita Keese

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$152,000

Base pay: $152,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: May 22, 2023
Monthly Pay: $12,667
State Employee Number: 1100

Anita Keese works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Anita earned $152,000 in 2026.

Caleb Rackley

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$150,984

Base pay: $150,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,984
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: May 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $12,582
State Employee Number: 138435

Caleb Rackley works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Caleb earned $150,984 in 2026.

Paul Grunenwald

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$148,837

Base pay: $148,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,837
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Aug 28, 2006
Monthly Pay: $12,403
State Employee Number: 190815

At Department of State Health Services, Paul Grunenwald serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,837.

Heidi Bojes

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$148,604

Base pay: $148,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,604
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2013
Monthly Pay: $12,384
State Employee Number: 112374

Heidi Bojes is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,604.

Nimisha Bhakta

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$148,604

Base pay: $148,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,604
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 22, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,384
State Employee Number: 135423

Nimisha Bhakta works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nimisha earned $148,604 in 2026.

Kevin Allen

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$148,000

Base pay: $148,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,333
State Employee Number: 26179

Kevin Allen works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kevin earned $148,000 in 2026.

Sofia Stifflemire

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 177406

Sofia Stifflemire is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,735.

Annabelle Dillard

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 201526

Annabelle Dillard holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,735.

Christopher Drews

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: May 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 66017

Christopher Drews is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,735.

Joann Harthcock

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2019
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 78357

Joann Harthcock is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,735.

F James Charney

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 156566

At Department of State Health Services, F James Charney serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,735.

Lisa Bruedigan

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 187481

Lisa Bruedigan holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,735.

Jorie Klein

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$147,735

Base pay: $147,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,735
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,311
State Employee Number: 1273484

Jorie Klein is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,735.

Lori Gabbert Charney

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$146,829

Base pay: $146,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,829
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $12,236
State Employee Number: 37739

Lori Gabbert Charney holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,829.

Sydney Minnerly

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$146,828

Base pay: $146,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,236
State Employee Number: 60322

Sydney Minnerly holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,828.

Tiffany Hill

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$142,884

Base pay: $142,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,907
State Employee Number: 53166

At Department of State Health Services, Tiffany Hill serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,884.

Christopher Van Deusen

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$142,884

Base pay: $142,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2010
Monthly Pay: $11,907
State Employee Number: 129748

Christopher Van Deusen is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,884.

Danyale Bryant

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$142,884

Base pay: $142,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $11,907
State Employee Number: 136267

Danyale Bryant is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,884.

Ashley Hall

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$142,884

Base pay: $142,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,907
State Employee Number: 1195966

Ashley Hall holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,884.

Jennifer Van Gilder

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$142,884

Base pay: $142,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: May 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,907
State Employee Number: 752513

Jennifer Van Gilder works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $142,884 in 2026.

Travis Davis

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$138,600

Base pay: $138,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2026
Monthly Pay: $11,550
State Employee Number: 774017

Travis Davis is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,600.

Arvyzena Robey-Hooper

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$138,600

Base pay: $138,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,550
State Employee Number: 108466

Arvyzena Robey-Hooper works as a Director IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Arvyzena earned $138,600 in 2026.

Jia Benno

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$137,064

Base pay: $137,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,422
State Employee Number: 1447528

Jia Benno is a Director IV at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,064.

Seth Stallings

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 46846

Seth Stallings holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,000.

Bryan Lari

Director IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 361274

Bryan Lari holds the role of Director IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,000.