Texas / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality / Attorney III

Job-title file

Attorney III

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

24 employees hold this title in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $107,302, above the department median of $75,376.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $107,302
Agency median: $75,376
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$92,940$114,911+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Attorney III pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Lawyers — about 56,580 people — is $154,200. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality pays a median base salary of $107,302 for this role, 30% below that figure — about the 27th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$79,340

$102,810

$154,200

$223,390

$349,490

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality median · $107,302

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s median base salary is 33% below that national figure, about the 27th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality median · $107,302

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is $107,302, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Attorney III is held in 45 Texas departments. In Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the median of $107,302 ranks #22 of 45.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Department of Transportation

$126,032 · 4

Thirteenth Court of Appeals District

$123,204 · 1

Ninth Court of Appeals District

$121,362 · 1

Office of Court Administration

$118,776 · 4

Office of Capital and Forensic Writs

$117,600 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$117,393 · 11

Texas Facilities Commission

$117,202 · 1

General Land Office

$116,501 · 4

State Commission on Judicial Conduct

$115,000 · 5

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$114,480 · 4

Health and Human Services Commission

$113,525 · 30

Eleventh Court of Appeals District

$113,300 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Attorney beyond Texas

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $124,428 ranks #3 of 14. See Attorney across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$273,500 · 508

$150,234 · 3,693

$108,190 · 29

$102,516 · 7

$102,000 · 359

$85,943 · 269

$83,880 · 608

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$80,774 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Marc Sebo

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$115,648

Base pay: $115,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,648
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,637
State Employee Number: 1117963

Marc Sebo is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,648.

Joel Cordero

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$114,045

Base pay: $114,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2011
Monthly Pay: $9,504
State Employee Number: 173720

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Joel Cordero serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,045.

Elizabeth Cater

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$113,393

Base pay: $113,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,393
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,449
State Employee Number: 779484

Elizabeth Cater is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,393.

Misty James

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$111,238

Base pay: $111,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,238
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,270
State Employee Number: 763283

Misty James works as a Attorney III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Misty earned $111,238 in 2026.

Taylor Pack Ellis

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$111,238

Base pay: $111,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,238
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $9,270
State Employee Number: 1050563

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Taylor Pack Ellis serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,238.

Kayla Murray

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$111,237

Base pay: $111,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,237
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $9,270
State Employee Number: 9807

Kayla Murray is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,237.

David Keagle

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$108,614

Base pay: $108,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,614
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,051
State Employee Number: 1405388

David Keagle holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,614.

Kody Banda

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$108,129

Base pay: $108,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,129
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,011
State Employee Number: 1405401

Kody Banda is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,129.

Marilyn Norrod

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$108,129

Base pay: $108,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,129
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,011
State Employee Number: 1453419

Marilyn Norrod works as a Attorney III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marilyn earned $108,129 in 2026.

Harrison Malley

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$108,097

Base pay: $108,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,097
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,008
State Employee Number: 1247707

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Harrison Malley serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,097.

Alicia Ramirez

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,580

Base pay: $107,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,965
State Employee Number: 18861

Alicia Ramirez works as a Attorney III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alicia earned $107,580 in 2026.

Contessa Gay

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $107,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,942
State Employee Number: 1405397

Contessa Gay works as a Attorney III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Contessa earned $107,302 in 2026.

Ryan Esparza

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $107,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,942
State Employee Number: 1408851

Ryan Esparza holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,302.

Benjamin Pence

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $107,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Dec 13, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,942
State Employee Number: 1445199

Benjamin Pence is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,302.

Jennifer Peltier

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $107,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,942
State Employee Number: 1453418

Jennifer Peltier holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,302.

William Hogan

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $107,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Feb 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,942
State Employee Number: 1453420

William Hogan is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,302.

Aaron Luttenberger

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$107,099

Base pay: $107,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,925
State Employee Number: 1159096

Aaron Luttenberger holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,099.

Michael Parr Ii

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$106,959

Base pay: $106,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,959
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2008
Monthly Pay: $8,913
State Employee Number: 133317

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Michael Parr Ii serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,959.

Emily Robinson

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$106,959

Base pay: $106,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,959
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,913
State Employee Number: 716711

Emily Robinson works as a Attorney III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Emily earned $106,959 in 2026.

Cameron Puckett

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$103,442

Base pay: $103,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,442
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Dec 7, 2020
Monthly Pay: $8,620
State Employee Number: 1297870

Cameron Puckett holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,442.

Amanda Kraynok

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$103,442

Base pay: $103,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,442
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jan 25, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,620
State Employee Number: 1300797

Amanda Kraynok is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,442.

Katherine Keithley

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1484578

Katherine Keithley holds the role of Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Alexander Kepczyk

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jan 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1688011

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Alexander Kepczyk serves as a Attorney III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Eliza Mcdonald

Attorney III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$92,940

Base pay: $92,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,940
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,745
State Employee Number: 1477365

Eliza Mcdonald is a Attorney III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,940.