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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 379 employees with median total compensation of $89,861; the highest distinct record was $325,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $38.1M
Employees: 379
Median total: $89,861
Highest record: $325,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$15,600$221,429+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 379 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,861) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $100,526 (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

$60,034

$72,084

$89,861

$117,876

$155,196

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,196 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,034. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Director

29 · $120,604

Manager II

27 · $84,672

Senior Director

23 · $146,908

Account Representative

18 · $60,379

Senior Customer Service Repres

16 · $55,890

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	$37.7M —	385 —	$85,797 —
2026	$38.1M ▲ 1.1%	379 ▼ 1.6%	$89,861 ▲ 4.7%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Sheri Ranis

Director I/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$118,329

Base pay: $118,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,329
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1081
Hire Date: Mar 19, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,861
State Employee Number: 1113892

Sheri Ranis holds the role of Director I at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,329.

Samnang Howard

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$117,876

Base pay: $117,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,876
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $9,823
State Employee Number: 1835435

Samnang Howard holds the role of Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,876.

Priyanka Raghav

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$117,876

Base pay: $117,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,876
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,823
State Employee Number: 1197610

Priyanka Raghav is a Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,876.

Jo-Chun Chiu

24 System Analyst VI/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$117,363

Base pay: $117,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,363
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4042
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,780
State Employee Number: 2659

Jo-Chun Chiu is a 24 System Analyst VI at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,363.

Sonja Hartley

Assistant Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$117,000

Base pay: $117,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1060
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,750
State Employee Number: 331438

Sonja Hartley works as a Assistant Director for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Sonja earned $117,000 in 2026.

Cynthia Marrs

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2025 total comp

$115,920

Base pay: $115,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,920
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,660
State Employee Number: 901441

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Cynthia Marrs serves as a Director. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,920.

Jana Cossairt

Data Analyst V/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$115,763

Base pay: $115,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,763
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8048
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,647
State Employee Number: 9490

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Jana Cossairt serves as a Data Analyst V. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,763.

Alyssa Ibarra

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Sep 20, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 1422245

Alyssa Ibarra works as a Director for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Alyssa earned $115,500 in 2026.

Raja Kandula

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2025 total comp

$115,500

Base pay: $115,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,500
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,625
State Employee Number: 1705088

Raja Kandula is a Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,500.

Andrew Lofters

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$115,481

Base pay: $115,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,481
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $9,623
State Employee Number: 338234

Andrew Lofters is a Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,481.

Melinda Nobles

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$114,108

Base pay: $114,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,108
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Oct 9, 2013
Monthly Pay: $9,509
State Employee Number: 340906

Melinda Nobles works as a Director for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Melinda earned $114,108 in 2026.

Jamyen Robinson-Hall

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$114,000

Base pay: $114,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,500
State Employee Number: 339915

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Jamyen Robinson-Hall serves as a Director. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,000.

Marcus Garcia

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$114,000

Base pay: $114,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,500
State Employee Number: 1260753

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Marcus Garcia serves as a Director. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,000.

Caitlin Cox

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$114,000

Base pay: $114,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,500
State Employee Number: 1267236

Caitlin Cox is a Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,000.

Samantha Kimmel

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$114,000

Base pay: $114,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Jan 4, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,500
State Employee Number: 1270806

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Samantha Kimmel serves as a Director. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,000.

James Titus

Project Manager IV/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$113,775

Base pay: $113,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,775
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7043
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,481
State Employee Number: 460459

James Titus holds the role of Project Manager IV at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,775.

Roosevelt Sanchez

Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$113,409

Base pay: $113,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,409
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1080
Hire Date: Apr 19, 1999
Monthly Pay: $9,451
State Employee Number: 205659

Roosevelt Sanchez holds the role of Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,409.

Kevin Mccue

Data Analyst V/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$113,087

Base pay: $113,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,087
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8048
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,424
State Employee Number: 837134

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Kevin Mccue serves as a Data Analyst V. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,087.

Xia Wu

Data Analyst V/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$112,805

Base pay: $112,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,805
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8048
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,400
State Employee Number: 340323

At Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Xia Wu serves as a Data Analyst V. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,805.

Mark Moody

24 System Analyst VI/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$112,455

Base pay: $112,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,455
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4042
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,371
State Employee Number: 30824

Mark Moody works as a 24 System Analyst VI for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Mark earned $112,455 in 2026.

Andrea Thomas

Assistant Director/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$112,003

Base pay: $112,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,003
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1060
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2000
Monthly Pay: $9,334
State Employee Number: 203080

Andrea Thomas holds the role of Assistant Director at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,003.

Wenkai Chen

Project Manager IV/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$111,000

Base pay: $111,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7043
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,250
State Employee Number: 1773402

Wenkai Chen works as a Project Manager IV for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. Wenkai earned $111,000 in 2026.

Adeyemi Banjo

Project Manager IV/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2026 total comp

$111,000

Base pay: $111,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,000
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7043
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $9,250
State Employee Number: 1773596

Adeyemi Banjo is a Project Manager IV at Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,000.