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Secretary of State

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

The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.

In 2026, this agency had 299 employees with median total compensation of $69,300; the highest distinct record was $285,000.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$23.7M
Employees
299
Median total
$69,300
Highest record
$285,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,300) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,178 (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
$53,699
$57,985
$69,300
$81,900
$113,715

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,715 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,699. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$21M
270
$69,300
2026
$23.7M
12.6%
299
10.7%
$69,300
±0%

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Sondra Hadley

Executive Assistant III/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,450
Base pay
$72,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
164
Hire Date
Jun 1, 1996
Monthly Pay
$6,038
State Employee Number
116927

Sondra Hadley works as a Executive Assistant III for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sondra earned $72,450 in 2026.

Reagan Etheredge

Budget Analyst III/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,450
Base pay
$72,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1157
Hire Date
Aug 14, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,038
State Employee Number
1468492

Reagan Etheredge is a Budget Analyst III at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,450.

Raven Satchell

Budget Analyst III/Secretary of State

2025 total comp
$72,450
Base pay
$72,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1157
Hire Date
Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay
$6,038
State Employee Number
1700346

At Secretary of State, Raven Satchell serves as a Budget Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,450.

Jonathan Riggins

Budget Analyst III/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,450
Base pay
$72,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1157
Hire Date
Mar 23, 2026
Monthly Pay
$6,038
State Employee Number
1746537

At Secretary of State, Jonathan Riggins serves as a Budget Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,450.

Jesus San Diego

Cybersecurity Analyst I/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,379
Base pay
$72,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,379
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
319
Hire Date
Nov 3, 2025
Monthly Pay
$6,032
State Employee Number
1127735

At Secretary of State, Jesus San Diego serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,379.

Dorina Selenica

Systems Administrator IV/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
313
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,000
State Employee Number
1677340

Dorina Selenica is a Systems Administrator IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,000.

Beauregard Hanley

Program Specialist IV/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$72,000
Base pay
$72,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1573
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,000
State Employee Number
1624566

Beauregard Hanley holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,000.

Melissa Kerr

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2013
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
340840

Melissa Kerr is a Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,662.

Jimmy Gewin

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 14, 2016
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
967316

Jimmy Gewin holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,662.

Linda Galaviz

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Apr 24, 2019
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1176580

Linda Galaviz is a Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,662.

Annie Cooper

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2019
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1176583

Annie Cooper holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,662.

Ezekiel Weems

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1199507

Ezekiel Weems holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,662.

Bryan Martin

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2020
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1253717

Bryan Martin holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,662.

Erin Rose

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,662
Base pay
$70,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,662
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jun 2, 2023
Monthly Pay
$5,889
State Employee Number
1642478

At Secretary of State, Erin Rose serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,662.

Carleigh Zips

Information Specialist III/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,008
Base pay
$70,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,008
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1832
Hire Date
Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,834
State Employee Number
1784907

Carleigh Zips holds the role of Information Specialist III at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,008.

Brenda Tijerina

Program Specialist IV/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1573
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,833
State Employee Number
1785108

Brenda Tijerina works as a Program Specialist IV for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brenda earned $70,000 in 2026.

Laura Scott

Program Management Specialist I/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,576
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,576
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1670
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,798
State Employee Number
1703183

At Secretary of State, Laura Scott serves as a Program Management Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,576.

Su-Min Ruliffson

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 16, 1991
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
6308

Su-Min Ruliffson works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Su-Min earned $69,300 in 2026.

Aimee Mcknight Mitchell

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 1999
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
55473

Aimee Mcknight Mitchell is a Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

Michelle Robinson

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Aug 18, 1997
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
60602

At Secretary of State, Michelle Robinson serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,300.

Belinda Kirk

Editor II/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1876
Hire Date
Jan 4, 2006
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
60743

Belinda Kirk holds the role of Editor II at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Rhonda Bedford

License and Permit Specialist IV/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
174
Hire Date
Aug 5, 1985
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
130172

Rhonda Bedford is a License and Permit Specialist IV at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

David Gattuso

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 14, 2021
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
134191

David Gattuso holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Stephanie Rose

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 8, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
181772

Stephanie Rose holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Maria Rodriguez

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
199767

Maria Rodriguez holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Cassandra Kaehn

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2025 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
245890

Cassandra Kaehn works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cassandra earned $69,300 in 2025.

Wendy Reed

License and Permit Specialist IV/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
174
Hire Date
Mar 2, 2026
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
351087

Wendy Reed holds the role of License and Permit Specialist IV at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Alicia Lopez

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jan 2, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
537252

Alicia Lopez works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alicia earned $69,300 in 2026.

David Penn

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
725979

David Penn holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Brittany Henderson

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Mar 4, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
744833

Brittany Henderson works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brittany earned $69,300 in 2026.

Jonathan Brown

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
762323

At Secretary of State, Jonathan Brown serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,300.

Michele Leatherwood

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
768375

At Secretary of State, Michele Leatherwood serves as a Program Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,300.

Antonia Gomez

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
829211

Antonia Gomez holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Elizabeth Collins

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Jun 6, 2022
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
962838

Elizabeth Collins works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $69,300 in 2026.

Tracy Cardenas

Training and Development Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1785
Hire Date
Mar 14, 2016
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
967315

Tracy Cardenas is a Training and Development Specialist V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

Alicia Castruita

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 5, 2017
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
995406

Alicia Castruita is a Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

Laura Sunio

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Oct 16, 2017
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
1085366

Laura Sunio holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Kate Fisher

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 18, 2019
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
1240343

Kate Fisher works as a Program Specialist V for Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kate earned $69,300 in 2026.

Lelonda Jones

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
1250225

Lelonda Jones holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.

Manuel Ferreira-Cruz

Program Specialist V/Secretary of State

2026 total comp
$69,300
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,300
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1574
Hire Date
May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,775
State Employee Number
1268963

Manuel Ferreira-Cruz holds the role of Program Specialist V at Secretary of State. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,300.