Texas / Texas Department of Transportation / Safety Officer IV

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Safety Officer IV

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

29 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $90,000, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 29
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $90,000
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$75,524$97,809+

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How total compensation varies among the 29 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

Safety Officer IV is held in 5 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $90,000 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Railroad Commission of Texas

$88,089 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$85,904 · 2

Department of State Health Services

$82,925 · 1

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

$78,487 · 1

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

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Safety Officer beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $57,044 ranks #4 of 4. See Safety Officer across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$250,748 · 12

Los Angeles County

$168,840 · 26

Miami-Dade County

$72,617 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Safety Officer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Alejandro Casas

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,500

Base pay: $99,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,292
State Employee Number: 1236337

At Texas Department of Transportation, Alejandro Casas serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,500.

Ryan Brown

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,480

Base pay: $96,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,480
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,040
State Employee Number: 52252

Ryan Brown is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,480.

Dwayne Holt

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,000

Base pay: $95,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,917
State Employee Number: 1099949

Dwayne Holt holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.

Edwin Rentas

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,740

Base pay: $93,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,740
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,812
State Employee Number: 33428

At Texas Department of Transportation, Edwin Rentas serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,740.

David Irwin

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,138

Base pay: $93,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,761
State Employee Number: 339599

At Texas Department of Transportation, David Irwin serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,138.

William Fisher

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,126

Base pay: $93,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,126
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2000
Monthly Pay: $7,760
State Employee Number: 172354

William Fisher holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,126.

John Knott Iii

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,573

Base pay: $92,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,573
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2000
Monthly Pay: $7,714
State Employee Number: 99220

John Knott Iii works as a Safety Officer IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $92,573 in 2026.

Jesse Cardoza

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,980

Base pay: $91,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1998
Monthly Pay: $7,665
State Employee Number: 63199

Jesse Cardoza holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,980.

Calvin Milburn

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,980

Base pay: $91,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: May 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,665
State Employee Number: 134429

Calvin Milburn is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,980.

Mychael Desylva

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,836

Base pay: $91,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,836
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,653
State Employee Number: 1817325

Mychael Desylva works as a Safety Officer IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mychael earned $91,836 in 2026.

Brandon Sanders

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,800

Base pay: $91,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,650
State Employee Number: 335569

At Texas Department of Transportation, Brandon Sanders serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.

Stephanie Davis

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,800

Base pay: $91,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,650
State Employee Number: 100911

Stephanie Davis holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Gaspar Vela

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,800

Base pay: $91,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,650
State Employee Number: 1796503

Gaspar Vela holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.

Alejandro Estrada

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,061

Base pay: $90,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,061
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,505
State Employee Number: 523074

Alejandro Estrada holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,061.

James Folsom

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,000

Base pay: $90,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,500
State Employee Number: 1796489

At Texas Department of Transportation, James Folsom serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.

Thomas O'Kane Jr

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,000

Base pay: $90,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,500
State Employee Number: 1784084

At Texas Department of Transportation, Thomas O'Kane Jr serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.

Raymond Jaenicke Jr

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,680

Base pay: $88,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,680
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: May 4, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,390
State Employee Number: 789822

Raymond Jaenicke Jr is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,680.

William Dhone

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,200

Base pay: $88,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,350
State Employee Number: 15684

William Dhone works as a Safety Officer IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $88,200 in 2026.

Lawrence Gulley

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,000

Base pay: $87,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,250
State Employee Number: 97449

Lawrence Gulley is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.

Martin Wesley

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,738

Base pay: $84,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,738
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,062
State Employee Number: 1129714

Martin Wesley is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,738.

Jeremy Beck

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,000

Base pay: $84,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,000
State Employee Number: 30106

Jeremy Beck works as a Safety Officer IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeremy earned $84,000 in 2026.

Lee Adams

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,000

Base pay: $84,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Aug 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $7,000
State Employee Number: 55271

At Texas Department of Transportation, Lee Adams serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,000.

Robert Reyes

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,380

Base pay: $82,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Aug 4, 1997
Monthly Pay: $6,865
State Employee Number: 132763

Robert Reyes holds the role of Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,380.

Michael Granado

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,720

Base pay: $81,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: May 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $6,810
State Employee Number: 973913

At Texas Department of Transportation, Michael Granado serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,720.

Jamie Johnson

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,898

Base pay: $80,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,898
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,741
State Employee Number: 192910

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jamie Johnson serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,898.

Charles Johnson

Safety Officer IV/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: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jan 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,600
State Employee Number: 1688018

Charles Johnson works as a Safety Officer IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charles earned $79,200 in 2026.

Clay Mcclellan

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,367

Base pay: $76,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,367
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $6,364
State Employee Number: 24477

At Texas Department of Transportation, Clay Mcclellan serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,367.

Bret Humphrey

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,230

Base pay: $76,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,230
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Nov 23, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,353
State Employee Number: 1286491

At Texas Department of Transportation, Bret Humphrey serves as a Safety Officer IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,230.

Joseph Williams

Safety Officer IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,524

Base pay: $75,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,524
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2733
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2006
Monthly Pay: $6,294
State Employee Number: 61708

Joseph Williams is a Safety Officer IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,524.