Texas / Texas Department of Transportation

Agency file

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

Page 20

Justin Smith

Fleet Manager III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,281

Base pay: $81,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,281
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2011
Monthly Pay: $6,100
State Employee Number: 154012

Justin Smith is a Fleet Manager III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,281.

Alfonso Hinojosa

Engineer II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,276

Base pay: $81,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,276
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2153
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,773
State Employee Number: 549346

At Texas Department of Transportation, Alfonso Hinojosa serves as a Engineer II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,276.

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.

Robert Bernhard

Property Manager III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,272

Base pay: $81,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,272
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1994
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,773
State Employee Number: 50039

Robert Bernhard works as a Property Manager III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $81,272 in 2026.

Reynaldo Lopez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,255

Base pay: $81,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $6,771
State Employee Number: 41907

Reynaldo Lopez is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,255.

Troy Blankenburg

Manager III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,252

Base pay: $81,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,252
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1602
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,771
State Employee Number: 773118

Troy Blankenburg is a Manager III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,252.

Sierra Salinas

Program Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,250

Base pay: $81,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,771
State Employee Number: 1119697

Sierra Salinas works as a Program Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sierra earned $81,250 in 2026.

Crystal Roberts

Contract Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,250

Base pay: $81,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1986
Hire Date: Apr 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,771
State Employee Number: 112596

At Texas Department of Transportation, Crystal Roberts serves as a Contract Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,250.

Peggy Wills

Information Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,244

Base pay: $81,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1834
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,770
State Employee Number: 16096

Peggy Wills works as a Information Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Peggy earned $81,244 in 2026.

Franciou Niclas

Internal Auditor IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,220

Base pay: $81,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,220
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1203
Hire Date: Jun 8, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,768
State Employee Number: 789986

Franciou Niclas is a Internal Auditor IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,220.

Robert Martinez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,217

Base pay: $81,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,217
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,768
State Employee Number: 143565

Robert Martinez works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $81,217 in 2026.

Bernie Ramey

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,217

Base pay: $81,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,217
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,768
State Employee Number: 337915

Bernie Ramey holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,217.

Alma Piper

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,205

Base pay: $81,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,205
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Sep 19, 1991
Monthly Pay: $6,767
State Employee Number: 53805

Alma Piper works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alma earned $81,205 in 2026.

Elizabeth Cazares

Budget Analyst III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,203

Base pay: $81,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,203
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1157
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,767
State Employee Number: 1109393

Elizabeth Cazares is a Budget Analyst III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,203.

Amy Hall

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,180

Base pay: $81,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jul 29, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,765
State Employee Number: 674373

Amy Hall is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,180.

Victor Abrego

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,180

Base pay: $81,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Aug 22, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,765
State Employee Number: 163152

Victor Abrego is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,180.

Connor Starnater

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,157

Base pay: $81,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,157
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,763
State Employee Number: 1269938

At Texas Department of Transportation, Connor Starnater serves as a Engineering Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,157.

Carmino Gonzales

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,153

Base pay: $81,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,153
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,763
State Employee Number: 790348

Carmino Gonzales holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,153.

Kerry Scheel

Human Resources Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,150

Base pay: $81,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1737
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,763
State Employee Number: 1699612

Kerry Scheel works as a Human Resources Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kerry earned $81,150 in 2026.

Brandy Schwettmann

Contract Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,150

Base pay: $81,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,763
State Employee Number: 936489

Brandy Schwettmann holds the role of Contract Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,150.

Richard Rowden

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,120

Base pay: $81,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,120
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,760
State Employee Number: 340213

Richard Rowden is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,120.

Christopher Whitfill

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,117

Base pay: $81,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,117
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,760
State Employee Number: 1245462

Christopher Whitfill works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $81,117 in 2026.

Erick Hernandez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,084

Base pay: $81,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,084
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,757
State Employee Number: 1693576

At Texas Department of Transportation, Erick Hernandez serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,084.

Zane Alexander

Engineering Specialist VI/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,084

Base pay: $81,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,084
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2132
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,757
State Employee Number: 81945

Zane Alexander is a Engineering Specialist VI at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,084.

Melissa Olveda

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,080

Base pay: $81,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,757
State Employee Number: 650025

Melissa Olveda is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,080.

Logan Barton

Safety Officer III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,077

Base pay: $81,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,077
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2732
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,756
State Employee Number: 515694

Logan Barton is a Safety Officer III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,077.

Deana Mchorse

Contract Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,069

Base pay: $81,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,069
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jul 1, 1996
Monthly Pay: $6,756
State Employee Number: 195389

At Texas Department of Transportation, Deana Mchorse serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,069.

Shane Dornak

Fleet Manager II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,068

Base pay: $81,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,068
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1997
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,756
State Employee Number: 765209

Shane Dornak is a Fleet Manager II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,068.