Texas / Texas Department of Transportation / Manager II

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Manager II

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

22 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $83,432, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $83,432
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$74,655$93,057+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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

Manager II is held in 30 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $83,432 ranks #23 of 30.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

$95,000 · 9

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$93,627 · 1

Texas Military Department

$93,600 · 5

Fifth Court of Appeals District

$93,534 · 1

State Preservation Board

$93,059 · 2

Texas Board of Nursing

$92,993 · 5

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$91,584 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$90,720 · 3

Texas Education Agency

$89,969 · 2

General Land Office

$89,715 · 2

Health and Human Services Commission

$89,693 · 302

Office of the Attorney General

$88,276 · 41

Median total compensation for the Manager II 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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Dylan Dyer

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,949

Base pay: $93,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,949
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Sep 13, 2010
Monthly Pay: $7,829
State Employee Number: 156712

Dylan Dyer holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,949.

Ray Valverde

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,826

Base pay: $91,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,826
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Dec 3, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,652
State Employee Number: 47922

Ray Valverde works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ray earned $91,826 in 2026.

Michael Rivers

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,742

Base pay: $91,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,742
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $7,645
State Employee Number: 766410

Michael Rivers holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,742.

Bryan Watson

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,479

Base pay: $90,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,479
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,540
State Employee Number: 339185

Bryan Watson holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,479.

Joshua Washburn

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,313

Base pay: $89,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,313
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,443
State Employee Number: 166444

Joshua Washburn works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joshua earned $89,313 in 2026.

Jonathan Roddy

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,580

Base pay: $86,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,215
State Employee Number: 112217

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jonathan Roddy serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,580.

Guadalupe Nieto Jr

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,310

Base pay: $86,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,310
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,193
State Employee Number: 37538

Guadalupe Nieto Jr is a Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,310.

Gilbert Perez Jr

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,331

Base pay: $85,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,331
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,111
State Employee Number: 172800

Gilbert Perez Jr is a Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,331.

Zachary Alford

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,080

Base pay: $85,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: May 22, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,090
State Employee Number: 515246

At Texas Department of Transportation, Zachary Alford serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,080.

Brian Adams

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,442

Base pay: $84,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,442
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,037
State Employee Number: 1107614

Brian Adams works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $84,442 in 2026.

Travis Hodge

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,580

Base pay: $83,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,580
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,965
State Employee Number: 1138548

Travis Hodge holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,580.

Aaron Hand

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,283

Base pay: $83,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,283
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,940
State Employee Number: 340244

Aaron Hand holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,283.

Edward Albinus

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,040

Base pay: $83,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Oct 11, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,920
State Employee Number: 119476

Edward Albinus holds the role of Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,040.

Javier Sanchez

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,890

Base pay: $82,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,890
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: May 21, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,908
State Employee Number: 1122176

Javier Sanchez is a Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,890.

Jesus Castor Iii

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,698

Base pay: $82,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,698
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2010
Monthly Pay: $6,892
State Employee Number: 165086

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jesus Castor Iii serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,698.

Kurtis Tielke

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,273

Base pay: $81,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,273
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,773
State Employee Number: 145866

Kurtis Tielke works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kurtis earned $81,273 in 2025.

Samuel Guevara

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,646

Base pay: $80,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,646
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Mar 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,721
State Employee Number: 741027

Samuel Guevara is a Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,646.

Kevin Thompson

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,206

Base pay: $80,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,206
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,684
State Employee Number: 1629309

Kevin Thompson is a Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,206.

Dale Damerau

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,230

Base pay: $79,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,230
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2002
Monthly Pay: $6,603
State Employee Number: 79280

Dale Damerau works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dale earned $79,230 in 2026.

Jody Smith

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,200

Base pay: $79,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9310
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2006
Monthly Pay: $5,650
State Employee Number: 15587

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jody Smith serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,200.

Lee Bryan

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 192848

At Texas Department of Transportation, Lee Bryan serves as a Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,000.

Chad Cook

Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,655

Base pay: $74,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,655
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1601
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,221
State Employee Number: 936547

Chad Cook works as a Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chad earned $74,655 in 2026.