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Texas Juvenile Justice Department

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

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 2,143 employees with median total compensation of $63,203; the highest distinct record was $305,191.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $148.9M
Employees: 2,143
Median total: $63,203
Highest record: $305,191

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$19,267$130,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,143 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,203) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $69,473 (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

$46,667

$57,554

$63,203

$76,072

$98,115

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,115 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,667. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Juvenile Correctional Officer II

342 · $57,554

Juvenile Correctional Officer III

334 · $60,522

Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor

136 · $69,678

Princ, Teachers, & Coaches

135 · $94,832

Juvenile Correctional Officer IV

92 · $66,743

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	$128.3M —	2,021 —	$56,884 —
2026	$148.9M ▲ 16.0%	2,143 ▲ 6.0%	$63,203 ▲ 11.1%

Record list

Employees

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Angela Adcock

Princ, Teachers, & Coaches/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$103,789

Base pay: $103,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,789
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: T014
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,649
State Employee Number: 1647836

Angela Adcock holds the role of Princ, Teachers, & Coaches at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,789.

Sheryl Millwee

Princ, Teachers, & Coaches/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$103,731

Base pay: $103,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,731
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: T014
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,644
State Employee Number: 980162

Sheryl Millwee holds the role of Princ, Teachers, & Coaches at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is urf - unclassified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,731.

Cynthia Reuscher

Princ, Teachers, & Coaches/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$103,262

Base pay: $103,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,262
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: T014
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,605
State Employee Number: 1714418

Cynthia Reuscher is a Princ, Teachers, & Coaches at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,262.

Kristy Sweatman

Princ, Teachers, & Coaches/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$103,185

Base pay: $103,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,185
Employment type: Urf - Unclassified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: T014
Hire Date: Jun 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,599
State Employee Number: 1641265

Kristy Sweatman is a Princ, Teachers, & Coaches at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work urf - unclassified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,185.

Daniel Siam

Youth Facility Assistant Superintendent/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$102,900

Base pay: $102,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,900
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4532
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $8,575
State Employee Number: 64250

Daniel Siam holds the role of Youth Facility Assistant Superintendent at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,900.

Jolene Terry

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,870

Base pay: $102,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,870
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,573
State Employee Number: 589146

Jolene Terry works as a Health Specialist VII for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jolene earned $102,870 in 2026.

Carrie Tipton

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: May 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 170977

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Carrie Tipton serves as a Health Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,869.

Carolyn Mattocks

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 130045

Carolyn Mattocks holds the role of Health Specialist VII at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,869.

Priscilla Scott

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 142573

Priscilla Scott works as a Health Specialist VII for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Priscilla earned $102,869 in 2026.

Richard Yates

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 336802

Richard Yates is a Health Specialist VII at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,869.

Andrew Perez

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Feb 5, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 458799

Andrew Perez is a Health Specialist VII at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,869.

Sharon Miles

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 521262

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Sharon Miles serves as a Health Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,869.

Desiree Ayala

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 670317

Desiree Ayala works as a Health Specialist VII for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Desiree earned $102,869 in 2026.

Christina Quilantan

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 702109

Christina Quilantan holds the role of Health Specialist VII at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,869.

John Givan

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 1460685

John Givan works as a Health Specialist VII for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $102,869 in 2026.

Jamie Falco

Program Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1576
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 1729690

Jamie Falco works as a Program Specialist VII for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jamie earned $102,869 in 2025.

Zachary Alexander

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 1767345

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Zachary Alexander serves as a Health Specialist VII. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,869.

Cheryl Scott

Health Specialist VII/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,869

Base pay: $102,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,869
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4167
Hire Date: May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,572
State Employee Number: 1142584

Cheryl Scott is a Health Specialist VII at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,869.

Cherish Yenzer

Director II/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$102,802

Base pay: $102,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,802
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,567
State Employee Number: 760554

Cherish Yenzer is a Director II at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,802.