Texas / Railroad Commission of Texas / Manager III

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Manager III

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

15 employees hold this title in Railroad Commission of Texas. Median total compensation for the role is $96,858, above the department median of $76,391.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $96,858
Agency median: $76,391
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$85,692$103,655+

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How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Manager III is held in 38 Texas departments. In Railroad Commission of Texas, the median of $96,858 ranks #14 of 38.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Employees Retirement System

$106,286 · 2

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$105,073 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$103,928 · 3

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

$103,699 · 1

Fourteenth Court of Appeals District

$103,676 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$102,982 · 2

Supreme Court

$102,741 · 1

General Land Office

$101,751 · 10

State Preservation Board

$101,700 · 2

Texas Facilities Commission

$100,814 · 2

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$100,039 · 3

Office of the Attorney General

$98,820 · 59

Median total compensation for the Manager III 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 Railroad Commission of Texas

Record list

Employees with this title

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Heather Hesskew

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$103,898

Base pay: $103,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,898
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 12, 2017
Monthly Pay: $8,658
State Employee Number: 1069577

Heather Hesskew is a Manager III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,898.

David Spivey

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2025 total comp

$103,028

Base pay: $103,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,028
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Feb 20, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,586
State Employee Number: 678161

David Spivey works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $103,028 in 2025.

Abraham Lincon

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$102,751

Base pay: $102,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,751
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $8,563
State Employee Number: 341900

Abraham Lincon works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Abraham earned $102,751 in 2026.

Katherine Upham

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$100,026

Base pay: $100,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,026
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,336
State Employee Number: 992945

Katherine Upham works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Katherine earned $100,026 in 2026.

Sandra Forbes

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$99,825

Base pay: $99,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,825
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 6, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,319
State Employee Number: 1282713

Sandra Forbes is a Manager III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,825.

Cade Harris

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $8,305
State Employee Number: 339303

Cade Harris holds the role of Manager III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,661.

Logan Baker

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$97,338

Base pay: $97,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,338
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,112
State Employee Number: 761008

Logan Baker is a Manager III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,338.

Michelle Terrell

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$96,858

Base pay: $96,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,858
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,072
State Employee Number: 1412846

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Michelle Terrell serves as a Manager III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,858.

Matthew Jackson

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$96,516

Base pay: $96,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,516
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,043
State Employee Number: 1177138

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Matthew Jackson serves as a Manager III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,516.

Jared Thompson

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$96,000

Base pay: $96,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,000
State Employee Number: 1760682

Jared Thompson holds the role of Manager III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,000.

Kolby Durham

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$92,268

Base pay: $92,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,268
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,689
State Employee Number: 845215

Kolby Durham works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kolby earned $92,268 in 2026.

J Kirk

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$91,814

Base pay: $91,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,814
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jul 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,651
State Employee Number: 963735

At Railroad Commission of Texas, J Kirk serves as a Manager III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,814.

Adetola Alase

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$88,582

Base pay: $88,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,582
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,382
State Employee Number: 14697

Adetola Alase works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Adetola earned $88,582 in 2026.

William Smith

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$87,351

Base pay: $87,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,351
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,279
State Employee Number: 1069579

At Railroad Commission of Texas, William Smith serves as a Manager III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,351.

Douglas Moneymaker

Manager III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$85,692

Base pay: $85,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,692
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,141
State Employee Number: 1112655

Douglas Moneymaker works as a Manager III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Douglas earned $85,692 in 2026.