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Director I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

6 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Median total compensation for the role is $113,347, above the department median of $62,400.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $667.2K
Role median: $113,347
Agency median: $62,400
Comparison: Above

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the median of $113,347 ranks #23 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$126,000 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$124,950 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$123,768 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$123,585 · 1

Office of the Governor

$122,047 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$120,172 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$119,868 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$118,329 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$118,000 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$117,722 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$116,853 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$116,588 · 1

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

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Other job titles in Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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Employees with this title

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Earl Pence

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$120,750

Base pay: $120,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,063
State Employee Number: 959802

Earl Pence holds the role of Director I at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,750.

Carolyn Fallin

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$119,053

Base pay: $119,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,053
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $9,921
State Employee Number: 88795

Carolyn Fallin is a Director I at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,053.

Troy Malecki

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$116,710

Base pay: $116,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,710
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $9,726
State Employee Number: 790515

Troy Malecki holds the role of Director I at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,710.

Veronica Whitaker

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$109,985

Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,985
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2013
Monthly Pay: $9,165
State Employee Number: 132911

Veronica Whitaker is a Director I at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,985.

Earl Pearson

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$105,394

Base pay: $105,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,394
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $8,783
State Employee Number: 154091

Earl Pearson holds the role of Director I at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,394.

Maritza Ramirez

Director I/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$95,319

Base pay: $95,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,319
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,943
State Employee Number: 996210

Maritza Ramirez works as a Director I for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maritza earned $95,319 in 2026.