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Director V

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

7 employees hold this title in Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Median total compensation for the role is $170,887, above the department median of $63,203.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $170,887
Agency median: $63,203
Comparison: Above

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This role across Texas

Director V is held in 46 Texas departments. In Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the median of $170,887 ranks #28 of 46.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$209,058 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$189,497 · 3

Texas Medical Board

$189,000 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$188,660 · 3

Office of Court Administration

$185,500 · 2

Secretary of State

$183,750 · 3

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$182,340 · 9

Railroad Commission of Texas

$180,768 · 6

Office of the Attorney General

$180,200 · 21

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$180,000 · 13

Texas Department of Insurance

$179,380 · 6

Texas Lottery Commission

$178,940 · 2

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

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Other job titles in Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Accounting Technician II 16
Administrative Assistant II 28
Administrative Assistant IV 8
Attorney IV 11
Case Manager II 7
Case Manager III 28
Case Manager IV 73
Case Manager V 22
Clerk II 19
Clerk III 23
Compliance Analyst II 11
Compliance Analyst III 8
Cook II 52
Cook III 10
Director II 17
Dorm Supervisor I 11
Dorm Supervisor II 61
Education Specialist IV 11
Food Service Manager I 8
Health Assistant 7
Health Specialist V 35
Health Specialist VI 17
Health Specialist VII 24
Human Resources Specialist III 10
Human Resources Specialist IV 14
Investigator I 11
Investigator VI 11
IT Support Specialist III 9
Juvenile Correctional Officer II 342
Juvenile Correctional Officer III 497
Juvenile Correctional Officer IV 161
Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor 136
Juvenile Correctional Officer V 56
Lieutenant, Tjjd 10
Maintenance Specialist III 19
Maintenance Specialist V 20
Manager I 12
Manager II 9
Manager III 11
Manager IV 22
Manager V 23
Manager VI 8
Parole Officer IV 17
Principal Teachers, & Coaches 154
Program Specialist II 10
Program Specialist III 16
Program Specialist IV 23
Program Specialist V 7
Program Specialist VI 28
Program Specialist VII 9
Program Supervisor V 9
Security Officer II 52
Security Officer III 12
Sergeant, Tjjd 28
Substance Abuse Counselor III 12
Teacher Aide III 10
Volunteer Services Coordinator IV 7
Youth Facility Assistant Superintendent 8
Youth Facility Superintendent 7

Record list

Employees with this title

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Daniel Guajardo

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$187,425

Base pay: $187,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $15,619
State Employee Number: 2356

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Daniel Guajardo serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,425.

Christopher Ellison

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$183,750

Base pay: $183,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2014
Monthly Pay: $15,312
State Employee Number: 775536

Christopher Ellison is a Director V at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $183,750.

Matthew Smith

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$175,000

Base pay: $175,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $14,583
State Employee Number: 996486

Matthew Smith works as a Director V for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Matthew earned $175,000 in 2026.

Henry Schmidt

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$170,887

Base pay: $170,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,887
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Mar 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $14,241
State Employee Number: 1625447

Henry Schmidt holds the role of Director V at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,887.

Todd Novak

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$150,216

Base pay: $150,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,216
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $12,518
State Employee Number: 26831

Todd Novak holds the role of Director V at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,216.

Marqus Butler

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$150,000

Base pay: $150,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Dec 10, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,500
State Employee Number: 1156264

Marqus Butler works as a Director V for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marqus earned $150,000 in 2026.

Shelley Mckinley

Director V/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$135,000

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Sep 6, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,250
State Employee Number: 949876

Shelley Mckinley works as a Director V for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shelley earned $135,000 in 2026.