Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 35,918 employees with median total compensation of $59,438; the highest distinct record was $319,813.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $2.1B
Employees: 35,918
Median total: $59,438
Highest record: $319,813

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$15,412$79,912+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 35,918 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,438) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $58,131 (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

$44,569

$55,052

$59,438

$63,072

$65,894

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,894 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,569. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer III

10,859 · $57,947

Correctional Officer IV

7,900 · $63,072

Correctional Officer I

1,780 · $53,779

Sergeant of Correctional Offcrs

1,735 · $65,894

Correctional Officer II

1,076 · $55,052

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	$1.8B —	34,204 —	$53,193 —
2026	$2.1B ▲ 14.6%	35,918 ▲ 5.0%	$59,438 ▲ 11.7%

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Heidi Leonard

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 150142

Heidi Leonard is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,439.

Maria Medrano Gonzalez

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2019
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1241606

Maria Medrano Gonzalez holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Nicole Williams

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Oct 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1676840

Nicole Williams holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Rosa Garcia

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1676882

Rosa Garcia holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Megan Williams

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1677039

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Megan Williams serves as a Clerk II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,439.

Kimberly Sutton

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jun 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1714503

Kimberly Sutton holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Aryana Cano

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1731044

Aryana Cano is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,439.

Jackson Schoonover

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1731456

Jackson Schoonover holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Elissa Moreno

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1767740

Elissa Moreno is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,439.

Stephanie Castillo

Administrative Assistant I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 150
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1835022

Stephanie Castillo holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Carrie Chaffin

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1834846

Carrie Chaffin holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Melissa Daniel

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Feb 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1836333

Melissa Daniel holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Natalie Drake

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Oct 29, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1807329

Natalie Drake holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Shannon Kleshick

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: May 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1781791

Shannon Kleshick works as a Clerk II for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shannon earned $31,439 in 2026.

Candy Lynn

Administrative Assistant I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 150
Hire Date: Dec 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1825813

Candy Lynn works as a Administrative Assistant I for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Candy earned $31,439 in 2026.

Daketryce Young

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jun 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1785997

Daketryce Young holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Amy Gonzales

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2014
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 528709

Amy Gonzales is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $31,439.

Kathy Garner

Administrative Assistant I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 150
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 997511

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kathy Garner serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,439.

Lisa Thomas

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jan 22, 2018
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1108363

Lisa Thomas holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,439.

Denise Riggs

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$31,439

Base pay: $31,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,439
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Dec 27, 2018
Monthly Pay: $2,620
State Employee Number: 1156416

Denise Riggs works as a Clerk II for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $31,439 in 2026.

Lucinda Mcanally

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$30,823

Base pay: $30,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,823
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jan 24, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,569
State Employee Number: 10271

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lucinda Mcanally serves as a Clerk II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,823.

Rosa Guerra

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$30,823

Base pay: $30,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,823
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Dec 28, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,569
State Employee Number: 20075

Rosa Guerra is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $30,823.

Barbara Barker

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$30,823

Base pay: $30,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,823
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,569
State Employee Number: 25825

Barbara Barker holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,823.

Stacy Laird-Tacquard

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$30,823

Base pay: $30,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,823
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 57
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,569
State Employee Number: 53268

Stacy Laird-Tacquard holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,823.

Sarah Friday

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$30,375

Base pay: $30,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0057
Hire Date: Nov 29, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,531
State Employee Number: 1681779

Sarah Friday holds the role of Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,375.

Linda Bullard

Clerk II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$30,375

Base pay: $30,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,375
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0057
Hire Date: Jun 29, 2015
Monthly Pay: $2,531
State Employee Number: 790773

Linda Bullard is a Clerk II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,375.

Paula Hill

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,942

Base pay: $29,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,942
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Mar 26, 2018
Monthly Pay: $2,495
State Employee Number: 1113578

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Paula Hill serves as a Parole Officer II. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,942.

Katrena Harrison

Administrative Assistant I/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$29,781

Base pay: $29,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0150
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,482
State Employee Number: 183524

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Katrena Harrison serves as a Administrative Assistant I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,781.

Isaac Saxon Jr

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,756

Base pay: $29,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,756
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Feb 3, 2020
Monthly Pay: $2,480
State Employee Number: 586696

Isaac Saxon Jr is a Parole Officer II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $29,756.

Graciela Cortes-Villa

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,756

Base pay: $29,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,756
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Feb 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,480
State Employee Number: 130599

Graciela Cortes-Villa holds the role of Parole Officer II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,756.

Mandi Honza

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,756

Base pay: $29,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,756
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Feb 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,480
State Employee Number: 146177

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Mandi Honza serves as a Parole Officer II. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,756.

Kenneth Kastrop

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,449

Base pay: $29,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,449
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2016
Monthly Pay: $2,454
State Employee Number: 310835

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Kenneth Kastrop serves as a Parole Officer II. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,449.

Juan Davis

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,143

Base pay: $29,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,143
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2020
Monthly Pay: $2,429
State Employee Number: 272456

Juan Davis is a Parole Officer II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $29,143.

Melody Smith

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,143

Base pay: $29,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,143
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Jan 2, 2019
Monthly Pay: $2,429
State Employee Number: 23819

Melody Smith is a Parole Officer II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $29,143.

Mary Neblett-Poston

Parole Officer II/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$29,143

Base pay: $29,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,143
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4541
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $2,429
State Employee Number: 190684

Mary Neblett-Poston holds the role of Parole Officer II at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,143.