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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

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

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 540 employees with median total compensation of $80,274; the highest distinct record was $230,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $42.5M
Employees: 540
Median total: $80,274
Highest record: $230,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$22,783$151,050+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 540 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,274) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $78,764 (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

$42,976

$57,268

$80,274

$91,350

$112,938

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $112,938 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,976. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Agent

147 · $85,989

Taxpyr Compliance Officer III

36 · $46,800

Auditor III

24 · $70,638

Taxpyr Compliance Officer II

22 · $40,693

Lieutenant Tabc

20 · $117,739

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$40.6M —	528 —	$73,250 —
2026	$42.5M ▲ 4.7%	540 ▲ 2.3%	$80,274 ▲ 9.6%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Stephine Connelly

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,600

Base pay: $96,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $8,050
State Employee Number: 79704

Stephine Connelly holds the role of Manager IV at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,600.

Michael Kennedy

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,600

Base pay: $96,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2006
Monthly Pay: $8,050
State Employee Number: 165234

Michael Kennedy is a Manager IV at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,600.

Ngoc-Bich Nguyen

Data Architect I/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,314

Base pay: $96,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,314
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 317
Hire Date: Nov 23, 1998
Monthly Pay: $8,026
State Employee Number: 69556

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Ngoc-Bich Nguyen serves as a Data Architect I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,314.

Jeffrey Peterson

Sergeant Tabc/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,080

Base pay: $96,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9960
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2015
Monthly Pay: $8,007
State Employee Number: 62305

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Jeffrey Peterson serves as a Sergeant Tabc. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,080.

Ethan Patton

Sergeant Tabc/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,080

Base pay: $96,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9960
Hire Date: Mar 31, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,007
State Employee Number: 503626

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Ethan Patton serves as a Sergeant Tabc. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,080.

Shanda Rue

Sergeant Tabc/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,080

Base pay: $96,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9960
Hire Date: Oct 12, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,007
State Employee Number: 775600

Shanda Rue holds the role of Sergeant Tabc at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,080.

Felicia Delgado

Sergeant Tabc/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,080

Base pay: $96,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9960
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2017
Monthly Pay: $8,007
State Employee Number: 1069588

Felicia Delgado works as a Sergeant Tabc for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Felicia earned $96,080 in 2026.

Andrea Eichman

Sergeant Tabc/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$96,080

Base pay: $96,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9960
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2017
Monthly Pay: $8,007
State Employee Number: 749846

Andrea Eichman is a Sergeant Tabc at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,080.

Peter Heller

Investigator VI/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$95,550

Base pay: $95,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,550
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1356
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,963
State Employee Number: 150484

Peter Heller is a Investigator VI at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,550.

Shawn Smith

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$94,854

Base pay: $94,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,854
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2009
Monthly Pay: $7,904
State Employee Number: 36433

Shawn Smith holds the role of Manager IV at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,854.

Bryant Saterfield

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2025 total comp

$94,854

Base pay: $94,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,854
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Nov 20, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,904
State Employee Number: 132890

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Bryant Saterfield serves as a Manager IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,854.

Ruby Olivarez

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$94,854

Base pay: $94,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,854
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $7,904
State Employee Number: 148016

Ruby Olivarez is a Manager IV at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,854.

Jessica Ramirez

Payroll Specialist V/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$94,594

Base pay: $94,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,594
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1295
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2014
Monthly Pay: $7,883
State Employee Number: 742670

Jessica Ramirez works as a Payroll Specialist V for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $94,594 in 2026.

Kenneth Sherman

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2025 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Apr 30, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 64385

Kenneth Sherman is a Agent at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,937.

Shuddell Lindsey

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 94623

Shuddell Lindsey is a Agent at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Joshua Johnson Jr

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Oct 3, 2010
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 103780

Joshua Johnson Jr works as a Agent for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joshua earned $93,937 in 2026.

Donald Brooks

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 167906

Donald Brooks is a Agent at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Gabriel Mccourtney

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 336010

Gabriel Mccourtney works as a Agent for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gabriel earned $93,937 in 2026.

Christopher Teague

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 337367

Christopher Teague is a Agent at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

David Deleon

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jul 31, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 337723

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, David Deleon serves as a Agent. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Thomas Matthews

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 338342

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Thomas Matthews serves as a Agent. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Jonathan Harris

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 341046

Jonathan Harris works as a Agent for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jonathan earned $93,937 in 2026.

Joe Schott

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jul 31, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 341260

Joe Schott works as a Agent for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joe earned $93,937 in 2026.

Douglas Richardson

Agent/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,937

Base pay: $93,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,937
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9956
Hire Date: Jul 31, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,828
State Employee Number: 342198

Douglas Richardson works as a Agent for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Douglas earned $93,937 in 2026.

Shelly Tarpley

IT Business Analyst III/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,708

Base pay: $93,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,708
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 223
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,809
State Employee Number: 1269006

At Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Shelly Tarpley serves as a IT Business Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,708.

Joe Fralin

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,454

Base pay: $93,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,454
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Feb 27, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,788
State Employee Number: 48372

Joe Fralin works as a Manager IV for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joe earned $93,454 in 2026.

Kara Stephens

Manager IV/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$93,450

Base pay: $93,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1603
Hire Date: Aug 2, 2010
Monthly Pay: $7,788
State Employee Number: 15145

Kara Stephens is a Manager IV at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,450.

Logan Thorne

Cybersecurity Analyst II/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

2026 total comp

$92,874

Base pay: $92,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,874
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 320
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,740
State Employee Number: 337232

Logan Thorne holds the role of Cybersecurity Analyst II at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,874.