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Texas Department of Transportation

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

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

In 2026, this agency had 13,585 employees with median total compensation of $66,600; the highest distinct record was $344,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $1B
Employees: 13,585
Median total: $66,600
Highest record: $344,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$4,680$157,433+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 13,585 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,600) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $75,315 (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

$52,380

$57,600

$66,600

$85,732

$114,254

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,254 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,380. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transportation Maintenance Specialist II

1,220 · $54,000

Transportation Maintenance Specialist III

1,000 · $58,259

Engineering Specialist III

575 · $68,763

Engineering Specialist II

508 · $64,001

Engineering Specialist IV

486 · $74,528

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	$996M —	13,515 —	$64,854 —
2026	$1B ▲ 2.7%	13,585 ▲ 0.5%	$66,600 ▲ 2.7%

Record list

Employees

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Jonathan Putnam

Data Analyst VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 655
Hire Date: May 16, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 173186

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jonathan Putnam serves as a Data Analyst VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,000.

Corinne Johnson

Cybersecurity Analyst IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 322
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 1806149

At Texas Department of Transportation, Corinne Johnson serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,000.

Mark Wallace

Engineer VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,837

Base pay: $139,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,837
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2157
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,653
State Employee Number: 994982

Mark Wallace works as a Engineer VI for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mark earned $139,837 in 2026.

Michael Adams

Systems Analyst VII/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,752

Base pay: $139,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,752
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 258
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,646
State Employee Number: 192069

Michael Adams is a Systems Analyst VII at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,752.

Sarah Alvarez

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,688

Base pay: $139,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,688
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,641
State Employee Number: 1216034

Sarah Alvarez holds the role of Director IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,688.

Adrian Martinez

Engineer VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,680

Base pay: $139,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,680
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2157
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2005
Monthly Pay: $11,640
State Employee Number: 10581

Adrian Martinez holds the role of Engineer VI at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,680.

Wendy Valdez

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,590

Base pay: $139,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,590
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,633
State Employee Number: 997761

Wendy Valdez is a Director IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,590.

Bradley Wheelis

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,505

Base pay: $139,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,505
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,625
State Employee Number: 1113319

Bradley Wheelis is a Director IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,505.

Beethoven Garcia

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,440

Base pay: $139,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,440
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,620
State Employee Number: 43597

At Texas Department of Transportation, Beethoven Garcia serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,440.

Jose Ramos

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,425

Base pay: $139,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,290
State Employee Number: 338243

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jose Ramos serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,425.

Maria Maldonado

Contract Administrative Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,341

Base pay: $139,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,341
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1962
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2003
Monthly Pay: $11,612
State Employee Number: 114314

Maria Maldonado works as a Contract Administrative Manager II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Maria earned $139,341 in 2026.

Linda Lindsay

Engineer VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,297

Base pay: $139,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,297
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2157
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,608
State Employee Number: 9508

Linda Lindsay works as a Engineer VI for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Linda earned $139,297 in 2026.

Rachael Twiggs

Engineer VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,268

Base pay: $139,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,268
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2157
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,606
State Employee Number: 55882

Rachael Twiggs is a Engineer VI at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,268.

Kevin Brosam

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,212

Base pay: $139,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,212
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,601
State Employee Number: 802187

Kevin Brosam holds the role of Director IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,212.

Vijaya Ramaswamy

Systems Analyst VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,184

Base pay: $139,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,184
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 257
Hire Date: Jun 19, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,599
State Employee Number: 111208

At Texas Department of Transportation, Vijaya Ramaswamy serves as a Systems Analyst VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,184.

Catherine Wolff

Director III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,162

Base pay: $139,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,162
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 16, 1989
Monthly Pay: $11,597
State Employee Number: 165207

Catherine Wolff works as a Director III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Catherine earned $139,162 in 2026.

Francisco Marez Jr

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,110

Base pay: $139,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $11,593
State Employee Number: 182945

Francisco Marez Jr works as a Director IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Francisco earned $139,110 in 2026.

Matt Jordan

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$139,030

Base pay: $139,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,030
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Feb 3, 1998
Monthly Pay: $11,586
State Employee Number: 88969

At Texas Department of Transportation, Matt Jordan serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,030.

Sarah Horner

Director V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,900

Base pay: $138,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,900
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,575
State Employee Number: 108513

Sarah Horner works as a Director V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $138,900 in 2026.

Megan Dutton

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,802

Base pay: $138,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,802
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,567
State Employee Number: 120440

Megan Dutton is a Director IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,802.

Ruben Carrasco

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,760

Base pay: $138,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,760
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2012
Monthly Pay: $11,563
State Employee Number: 336814

Ruben Carrasco works as a Director IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ruben earned $138,760 in 2026.

Juan Quiroz

Director IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,600

Base pay: $138,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,550
State Employee Number: 789969

At Texas Department of Transportation, Juan Quiroz serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,600.

Kristy Knoll

Contract Administrative Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,600

Base pay: $138,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1962
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $11,550
State Employee Number: 515143

Kristy Knoll holds the role of Contract Administrative Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,600.