Texas / Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 923 employees with median total compensation of $62,400; the highest distinct record was $230,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $64.9M
Employees: 923
Median total: $62,400
Highest record: $230,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$8,840$157,950+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 923 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,400) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,326 (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

$45,000

$50,000

$62,400

$82,316

$103,140

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,140 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Customer Service Representative III

93 · $43,200

Customer Service Representative IV

75 · $47,610

License and Permit Specialist III

64 · $48,161

Program Specialist IV

42 · $65,163

Customer Service Representative V

39 · $50,005

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	$59M —	855 —	$61,770 —
2026	$64.9M ▲ 10.1%	923 ▲ 8.0%	$62,400 ▲ 1.0%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

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Amy Kemper

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1729742

Amy Kemper is a License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

Joshua Daniels

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1731419

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Joshua Daniels serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Justin Jones

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1772244

Justin Jones is a License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

Derrick Clemons Jr

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1831548

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Derrick Clemons Jr serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Jennifer Digby

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1271729

Jennifer Digby is a License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

John Doye

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1830357

John Doye works as a License and Permit Specialist III for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $46,500 in 2026.

Alyssa Gonzales

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1828787

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Alyssa Gonzales serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Kelly Jefferson

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1788740

Kelly Jefferson holds the role of License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,500.

Audrey Jones

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1827179

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Audrey Jones serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

David Lott

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1806311

David Lott works as a License and Permit Specialist III for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $46,500 in 2026.

Desire Nash

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1788737

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Desire Nash serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Amber Puentes

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1785009

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Amber Puentes serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Katya Walton

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1788736

Katya Walton is a License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

Bobbi Thomas

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1676690

Bobbi Thomas works as a License and Permit Specialist III for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bobbi earned $46,500 in 2026.

Daniel Garza

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,500

Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,875
State Employee Number: 1784720

Daniel Garza holds the role of License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,500.

Sandra Mendiola

Customer Service Representative IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,350

Base pay: $46,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,350
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 138
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,863
State Employee Number: 858555

Sandra Mendiola holds the role of Customer Service Representative IV at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,350.

Jennifer Ray

Customer Service Representative IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$46,200

Base pay: $46,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0138
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,850
State Employee Number: 1714827

Jennifer Ray works as a Customer Service Representative IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $46,200 in 2025.

Brooke Northcott

Customer Service Representative IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,200

Base pay: $46,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 138
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,850
State Employee Number: 1733877

Brooke Northcott works as a Customer Service Representative IV for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brooke earned $46,200 in 2026.

Lakisha Lofton

Customer Service Representative IV/Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

2026 total comp

$46,188

Base pay: $46,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,188
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 138
Hire Date: Mar 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,849
State Employee Number: 997829

At Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Lakisha Lofton serves as a Customer Service Representative IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,188.