Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice / Network Specialist I

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Network Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

28 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $51,968, below the department median of $59,438.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $51,968
Agency median: $59,438
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$25,984$59,799+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 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

Network Specialist I is held in 4 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the median of $51,968 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Information Resources

$63,600 · 1

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

$53,200 · 3

Health and Human Services Commission

$47,953 · 60

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

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Network Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $68,452 ranks #2 of 2. See Network Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Massachusetts

$80,647 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Network Specialist roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Accountant II 112
Administrative Assistant II 1,183
Administrative Assistant III 620
Administrative Assistant IV 447
Administrative Assistant V 52
Agriculture Specialist III 48
Assistant Warden 108
Captain of Correctional Officers 332
Case Manager III 105
Case Manager IV 199
Chaplain II 107
Correctional Officer I 1,780
Correctional Officer II 1,076
Correctional Officer II 721
Correctional Officer III 10,859
Correctional Officer III 516
Correctional Officer IV 7,900
Correctional Officer IV 1,676
Correctional Officer V 629
Equipment Operator II 94
Food Service Manager II 124
Food Service Manager III 323
Food Service Manager IV 412
Human Resources Specialist I 156
Human Resources Specialist II 103
Human Resources Specialist IV 162
Industrial Specialist III 105
Industrial Specialist IV 105
Industrial Specialist V 51
Inventory & Store Specialist II 55
Inventory & Store Specialist III 284
Inventory & Store Specialist IV 151
Inventory & Store Specialist V 120
Investigator I 97
Investigator IV - Office of Inspector General 143
Laundry Manager I 75
Laundry Manager II 562
Laundry Manager III 93
Librarian II 126
Librarian III 73
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers 722
Maintenance Supervisor III 480
Maintenance Supervisor IV 182
Maj of Correctional Officers 239
Manager I 56
Manager III 61
Parole Officer I 782
Parole Officer II 807
Parole Officer III 287
Parole Officer IV 100
Program Specialist I 314
Program Specialist II 60
Program Specialist III 100
Program Supervisor III 223
Program Supervisor IV 173
Program Supervisor V 86
Program Supervisor VI 49
Safety Officer I 119
Sergeant of Correctional Officers 1,881
Warden I 62

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Ephraim Bauer

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$61,464

Base pay: $61,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,464
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 9, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,122
State Employee Number: 1657844

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Ephraim Bauer serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,464.

Darrell Anderson

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$58,380

Base pay: $58,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,865
State Employee Number: 1760133

Darrell Anderson holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,380.

Austin Karingada

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$53,076

Base pay: $53,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,423
State Employee Number: 1732743

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Austin Karingada serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,076.

James Carter Jr

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$53,076

Base pay: $53,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Feb 26, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,423
State Employee Number: 1767527

James Carter Jr is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,076.

Manento Kitururu

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$53,076

Base pay: $53,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,423
State Employee Number: 1765444

Manento Kitururu is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,076.

Heather Cruz

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 969424

Heather Cruz works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Heather earned $51,968 in 2026.

Denice Hodges

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1126660

Denice Hodges is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,968.

Jenna Farmer

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Oct 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1563508

Jenna Farmer is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,968.

Robert Riggs

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1796724

Robert Riggs holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Raymundo Reyes

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 252419

Raymundo Reyes holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Johnathan Halfhill

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1578313

Johnathan Halfhill works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Johnathan earned $51,968 in 2026.

Aidan Farley

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Mar 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1703706

Aidan Farley is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,968.

Kewanda Jackson

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Nov 19, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1806542

Kewanda Jackson works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kewanda earned $51,968 in 2026.

Joseph Westling

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1837187

Joseph Westling holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Thomas Nolen Jr

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 18, 2005
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 145423

Thomas Nolen Jr is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,968.

Americo Gamez

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: May 19, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 778227

Americo Gamez works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Americo earned $51,968 in 2026.

Michael Efenaro

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1183216

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Michael Efenaro serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,968.

Kenneth Sanders

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Feb 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1453528

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kenneth Sanders serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,968.

Blake Armstrong

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1621900

Blake Armstrong holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Leopoldo Sanchez

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Dec 20, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1682812

Leopoldo Sanchez is a Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,968.

Michael Willingham

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4504
Hire Date: Aug 30, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,829
State Employee Number: 1656851

Michael Willingham works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $51,968 in 2025.

John Key

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1731838

John Key holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Rugvedh Yellarapu

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Dec 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1761012

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Rugvedh Yellarapu serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,968.

Njeri Camphor

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Jan 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1763818

Njeri Camphor holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Alex Belanger

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Jul 2, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1789069

Alex Belanger works as a Network Specialist I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alex earned $51,968 in 2026.

Nicholas Byles

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1837457

Nicholas Byles holds the role of Network Specialist I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,968.

Jesus Chavez

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$51,968

Base pay: $51,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,968
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 287
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,331
State Employee Number: 1777099

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Jesus Chavez serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,968.

Timeca Shorts

Network Specialist I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$25,984

Base pay: $25,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,984
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0287
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,165
State Employee Number: 1705113

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Timeca Shorts serves as a Network Specialist I. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,984.