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Director VII

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

25 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $182,700, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $182,700
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$177,180$203,302+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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

Director VII is held in 28 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $182,700 ranks #26 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Railroad Commission of Texas

$227,240 · 1

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$226,572 · 2

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$221,625 · 4

General Land Office

$220,765 · 1

Office of the Governor

$220,512 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$218,295 · 1

Office of the Attorney General

$217,257 · 7

Employees Retirement System

$216,261 · 2

Health and Human Services Commission

$215,250 · 16

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$214,038 · 2

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

$213,439 · 2

Department of Public Safety

$212,522 · 3

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

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Department of Transportation

Accountant III 74
Administrative Assistant III 57
Administrative Assistant IV 192
Administrative Assistant V 196
Administrative Assistant VI 140
Clerk III 319
Contract Administrative Manager II 47
Contract Specialist II 55
Contract Specialist III 83
Contract Specialist IV 77
Contract Specialist V 113
Director IV 333
Director V 145
Director VI 108
Engineer II 93
Engineer III 106
Engineer IV 152
Engineer V 247
Engineer VI 232
Engineering Aide 275
Engineering Specialist I 487
Engineering Specialist II 552
Engineering Specialist III 623
Engineering Specialist IV 526
Engineering Specialist V 352
Engineering Specialist VI 135
Engineering Technician I 103
Engineering Technician II 170
Engineering Technician III 59
Equipment Operator I 393
Ferryboat Deckhand I 73
Fleet Manager III 61
Information Specialist IV 48
Information Specialist V 59
Manager III 125
Manager IV 133
Manager V 132
Manager VI 90
Motor Vehicle Technician IV 99
Motor Vehicle Technician V 145
Planner III 54
Planner IV 70
Planner V 118
Program Specialist III 49
Program Specialist V 113
Program Specialist VI 138
Program Specialist VII 79
Project Manager III 106
Project Manager IV 116
Right of Way Agent II 51
Right of Way Agent III 54
Right of Way Agent IV 65
Systems Analyst VI 60
Transportation Maintenance Specialist I 551
Transportation Maintenance Specialist II 1,369
Transportation Maintenance Specialist III 1,106
Transportation Maintenance Specialist IV 274
Transportation Maintenance Specialist V 237
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VI 398
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VII 233

Record list

Employees with this title

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Clayton Ripps

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$205,350

Base pay: $205,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,350
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2001
Monthly Pay: $17,113
State Employee Number: 193660

At Texas Department of Transportation, Clayton Ripps serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,350.

Miguel Arellano

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$201,084

Base pay: $201,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,084
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Feb 24, 1997
Monthly Pay: $16,757
State Employee Number: 139951

Miguel Arellano holds the role of Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,084.

Varuna Singh

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$199,616

Base pay: $199,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,616
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Oct 9, 2002
Monthly Pay: $16,635
State Employee Number: 82925

At Texas Department of Transportation, Varuna Singh serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,616.

Jeffrey Bush

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$194,182

Base pay: $194,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,182
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $16,182
State Employee Number: 85756

Jeffrey Bush works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffrey earned $194,182 in 2026.

John Cordary Jr

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$191,400

Base pay: $191,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 7, 1993
Monthly Pay: $15,950
State Employee Number: 86304

At Texas Department of Transportation, John Cordary Jr serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,400.

Rex Costley

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$189,997

Base pay: $189,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,997
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: May 18, 1998
Monthly Pay: $15,833
State Employee Number: 60878

Rex Costley works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rex earned $189,997 in 2026.

Ryan Jackson

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$189,600

Base pay: $189,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $15,800
State Employee Number: 141727

Ryan Jackson works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryan earned $189,600 in 2026.

Mildred Litchfield

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$188,344

Base pay: $188,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,344
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Mar 19, 2012
Monthly Pay: $15,695
State Employee Number: 166249

Mildred Litchfield is a Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $188,344.

Cathleen Kratz

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$183,500

Base pay: $183,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2001
Monthly Pay: $15,292
State Employee Number: 23208

Cathleen Kratz holds the role of Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,500.

Jason Duncan

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$183,500

Base pay: $183,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: May 16, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,292
State Employee Number: 114713

Jason Duncan works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jason earned $183,500 in 2026.

Christopher Henry

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$183,500

Base pay: $183,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $15,292
State Employee Number: 155972

Christopher Henry holds the role of Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,500.

Enad Mahmoud

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$183,300

Base pay: $183,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2017
Monthly Pay: $15,275
State Employee Number: 488116

At Texas Department of Transportation, Enad Mahmoud serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,300.

Gregory Faber

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,700

Base pay: $182,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $15,225
State Employee Number: 969079

Gregory Faber works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gregory earned $182,700 in 2026.

Michael Bolin

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,700

Base pay: $182,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $15,225
State Employee Number: 59941

Michael Bolin is a Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $182,700.

Michael Chavez

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,400

Base pay: $182,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $15,200
State Employee Number: 339178

Michael Chavez works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $182,400 in 2026.

Kevin Fareri

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,400

Base pay: $182,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $15,200
State Employee Number: 742607

Kevin Fareri works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kevin earned $182,400 in 2026.

Geoffrey Cunningham

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,100

Base pay: $182,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,175
State Employee Number: 80530

Geoffrey Cunningham works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Geoffrey earned $182,100 in 2026.

Reane Gilder

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$181,000

Base pay: $181,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2015
Monthly Pay: $15,083
State Employee Number: 789784

Reane Gilder is a Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,000.

Lucio Vasquez

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$178,500

Base pay: $178,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 15, 1998
Monthly Pay: $14,875
State Employee Number: 57134

At Texas Department of Transportation, Lucio Vasquez serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $178,500.

Dwayne Halbardier

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$178,500

Base pay: $178,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jun 5, 2000
Monthly Pay: $14,875
State Employee Number: 64762

At Texas Department of Transportation, Dwayne Halbardier serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $178,500.

Manuel Carrasco

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$178,500

Base pay: $178,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay: $14,875
State Employee Number: 74222

At Texas Department of Transportation, Manuel Carrasco serves as a Director VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $178,500.

Kristen Smith

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$178,500

Base pay: $178,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Nov 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $14,875
State Employee Number: 712780

Kristen Smith is a Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $178,500.

Joseph Briones

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$177,180

Base pay: $177,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: May 21, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,765
State Employee Number: 155798

Joseph Briones holds the role of Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,180.

Arthur Lutz

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$177,180

Base pay: $177,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,765
State Employee Number: 163382

Arthur Lutz works as a Director VII for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Arthur earned $177,180 in 2026.

Kylan Francis

Director VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$177,180

Base pay: $177,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1626
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $14,765
State Employee Number: 165364

Kylan Francis holds the role of Director VII at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,180.