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Director I

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

45 employees hold this title in Texas Workforce Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $107,748, above the department median of $55,944.

Employees
45
Total payroll
$4.6M
Role median
$107,748
Agency median
$55,944
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,530$121,192+

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How total compensation varies among the 45 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Texas Workforce Commission, the median of $107,748 ranks #32 of 48.

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

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Employees with this title

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Daniel W Castronovo

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$126,000
Base pay
$126,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Aug 12, 2019
Monthly Pay
$10,500
State Employee Number
998964

Daniel W Castronovo holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,000.

Elida Arriaga

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$120,536
Base pay
$120,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,536
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jun 1, 1996
Monthly Pay
$10,045
State Employee Number
50164

Elida Arriaga works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elida earned $120,536 in 2026.

Jon Karel Pokorney

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$119,800
Base pay
$119,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,800
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$9,983
State Employee Number
131940

Jon Karel Pokorney works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jon earned $119,800 in 2026.

Jeffrey D Hooks

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$119,467
Base pay
$119,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,467
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Nov 19, 2018
Monthly Pay
$9,956
State Employee Number
68982

Jeffrey D Hooks works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffrey earned $119,467 in 2026.

Anita F Smith

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$116,860
Base pay
$116,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,860
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Sep 9, 2019
Monthly Pay
$9,738
State Employee Number
1204596

Anita F Smith works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Anita earned $116,860 in 2026.

Sarah Noel

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 25, 2022
Monthly Pay
$9,583
State Employee Number
775037

Sarah Noel holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.

Rachelle Daniel

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Aug 18, 2025
Monthly Pay
$9,583
State Employee Number
90334

At Texas Workforce Commission, Rachelle Daniel serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,000.

Jennifer Hart

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$113,995
Base pay
$113,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,995
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$9,500
State Employee Number
1628840

At Texas Workforce Commission, Jennifer Hart serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,995.

Catherine A Arwood

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$113,000
Base pay
$113,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$9,417
State Employee Number
1167959

Catherine A Arwood is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,000.

Gena Renee Garcia

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$112,261
Base pay
$112,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,261
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Aug 22, 2005
Monthly Pay
$9,355
State Employee Number
183768

Gena Renee Garcia works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gena earned $112,261 in 2026.

Jennifer Victoria Tram

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$111,891
Base pay
$111,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,891
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Dec 12, 2022
Monthly Pay
$9,324
State Employee Number
175630

Jennifer Victoria Tram is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,891.

Emilia Montoya

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$111,132
Base pay
$111,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,132
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
May 18, 2015
Monthly Pay
$9,261
State Employee Number
784465

At Texas Workforce Commission, Emilia Montoya serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,132.

Patricia Haeber

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$111,132
Base pay
$111,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,132
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2001
Monthly Pay
$9,261
State Employee Number
167730

At Texas Workforce Commission, Patricia Haeber serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,132.

Candace A Kothmann

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$109,512
Base pay
$109,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,512
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Oct 12, 1998
Monthly Pay
$9,126
State Employee Number
124039

Candace A Kothmann holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,512.

Karol Denise Huntmoses

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$108,570
Base pay
$108,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,570
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jun 15, 2006
Monthly Pay
$9,048
State Employee Number
73945

Karol Denise Huntmoses works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Karol earned $108,570 in 2026.

Desiree A Holmes

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
70916

Desiree A Holmes is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,748.

Patricia Duran Martinez

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
775005

Patricia Duran Martinez holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,748.

Bobby Gear Jr

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
55875

Bobby Gear Jr is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,748.

Ryan G Clinton

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
83045

Ryan G Clinton holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,748.

Suzette E Robinson

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
1272195

Suzette E Robinson holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,748.

Melissa C Guzman

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
1273490

Melissa C Guzman is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,748.

Horacio Lopez Montes

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
1646751

Horacio Lopez Montes holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,748.

Gregory Waugh

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$107,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,748
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Mar 24, 2025
Monthly Pay
$8,979
State Employee Number
1772166

Gregory Waugh is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,748.

Kathy Zarate

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$107,736
Base pay
$107,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,736
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay
$8,978
State Employee Number
994500

Kathy Zarate holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,736.

Shirley M Jones

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$106,812
Base pay
$106,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,812
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$8,901
State Employee Number
1112420

Shirley M Jones works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shirley earned $106,812 in 2026.

Jennifer Kim

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Apr 21, 2025
Monthly Pay
$8,750
State Employee Number
1129770

Jennifer Kim is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,000.

Julie A Johnson

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$104,517
Base pay
$104,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,517
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$8,710
State Employee Number
62726

Julie A Johnson is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,517.

Hermelinda Benavides

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$104,445
Base pay
$104,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,445
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jun 1, 1996
Monthly Pay
$8,704
State Employee Number
107731

Hermelinda Benavides works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Hermelinda earned $104,445 in 2025.

Henry I Hen Chen

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$102,021
Base pay
$102,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,021
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jul 18, 2022
Monthly Pay
$8,502
State Employee Number
1476430

Henry I Hen Chen works as a Director I for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Henry earned $102,021 in 2026.

Ronald R Mackell Jr

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$101,178
Base pay
$101,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,178
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Feb 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$8,432
State Employee Number
784406

Ronald R Mackell Jr holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,178.

Michael Hamilton

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$100,052
Base pay
$100,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,052
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$8,338
State Employee Number
1677380

Michael Hamilton is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,052.

Beth R Wright

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$98,419
Base pay
$98,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,419
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$8,202
State Employee Number
184536

At Texas Workforce Commission, Beth R Wright serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,419.

Amabilia Valenzuela

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$92,942
Base pay
$92,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,942
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jul 8, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,745
State Employee Number
11994

At Texas Workforce Commission, Amabilia Valenzuela serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,942.

Anna Marie Colbert

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$89,248
Base pay
$89,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,248
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,437
State Employee Number
145183

Anna Marie Colbert holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,248.

Grace Harb-Fuess

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$87,619
Base pay
$87,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,619
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$7,302
State Employee Number
748910

Grace Harb-Fuess holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,619.

Hattie M Johnson

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$85,581
Base pay
$85,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,581
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
May 3, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,132
State Employee Number
100319

Hattie M Johnson holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,581.

Tamara L Lohaus

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$81,887
Base pay
$81,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,887
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
May 1, 1997
Monthly Pay
$6,824
State Employee Number
116642

Tamara L Lohaus is a Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,887.

Marie L Kilian

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$76,530
Base pay
$76,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,530
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Jan 16, 2017
Monthly Pay
$6,378
State Employee Number
348846

At Texas Workforce Commission, Marie L Kilian serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,530.

Jami Olson

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp
$76,530
Base pay
$76,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,530
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,378
State Employee Number
1253296

Jami Olson holds the role of Director I at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,530.

Jeffrey S Stafford

Director I/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp
$76,530
Base pay
$76,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,530
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1620
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,378
State Employee Number
49283

At Texas Workforce Commission, Jeffrey S Stafford serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,530.