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Director III

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

27 employees hold this title in Texas Workforce Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $145,000, above the department median of $55,944.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $3.9M
Role median: $145,000
Agency median: $55,944
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,191$156,605+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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 III is held in 57 Texas departments. In Texas Workforce Commission, the median of $145,000 ranks #19 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$192,456 · 2

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$159,000 · 14

Texas Military Department

$156,612 · 5

Employees Retirement System

$156,000 · 3

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

$152,928 · 1

State Office of Administrative Hearings

$151,934 · 2

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$151,709 · 2

Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conse

$151,480 · 1

State Preservation Board

$150,250 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$150,235 · 4

Railroad Commission of Texas

$150,000 · 11

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$149,499 · 2

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

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Workforce Commission

Accounts Examiner I 96
Accounts Examiner II 54
Accounts Examiner III 35
Accounts Examiner IV 72
Accounts Examiner V 27
Administrative Assistant I 26
Administrative Assistant II 53
Administrative Assistant III 67
Administrative Assistant IV 48
Attorney I 25
Auditor III 23
Case Manager III 91
Contract Specialist IV 26
Customer Service Representative II 222
Customer Service Representative III 126
Director I 45
Director II 35
H/Srvc Specialist III 86
H/Srvc Specialist IV 97
H/Srvc Specialist V 169
H/Srvc Specialist VI 148
Hearings Officer I 29
Hearings Officer II 38
Hearings Officer III 22
Investigator I 105
Investigator II 84
Investigator III 44
IT Support Specialist III 21
Manager I 30
Manager II 27
Manager III 99
Manager IV 54
Manager V 38
Program Specialist I 35
Program Specialist II 73
Program Specialist III 52
Program Specialist IV 80
Program Specialist V 123
Program Specialist VI 178
Program Supervisor I 43
Program Supervisor III 60
Programmer IV 21
Programmer V 24
Quality Assurance Specialist I 28
Quality Assurance Specialist II 24
Systems Analyst III 24
Systems Analyst IV 38
Systems Analyst V 27
Systems Analyst VI 21
Training and Development Specialist III 35
Training and Development Specialist IV 52
Training and Development Specialist V 29
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I 173
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II 162
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor III 107
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor IV 93
Workforce Development Specialist I 190
Workforce Development Specialist II 109
Workforce Development Specialist III 45

Record list

Employees with this title

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Judy A Sandberg

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$156,605

Base pay: $156,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,605
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $13,050
State Employee Number: 34005

Judy A Sandberg works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Judy earned $156,605 in 2026.

Jeffery C Peden

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$156,605

Base pay: $156,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,605
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $13,050
State Employee Number: 122978

At Texas Workforce Commission, Jeffery C Peden serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,605.

Susan Miller

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp

$156,279

Base pay: $156,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,279
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $13,023
State Employee Number: 112021

Susan Miller holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,279.

Allison P Wilson

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$155,573

Base pay: $155,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,573
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $12,964
State Employee Number: 973351

At Texas Workforce Commission, Allison P Wilson serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,573.

Timothy A Urbanovsky

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$155,232

Base pay: $155,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,232
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 1, 1998
Monthly Pay: $12,936
State Employee Number: 19170

At Texas Workforce Commission, Timothy A Urbanovsky serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,232.

Brian Owens

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$154,849

Base pay: $154,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,849
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2013
Monthly Pay: $12,904
State Employee Number: 144414

Brian Owens works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $154,849 in 2026.

Kimberly Nicole Watson

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$153,986

Base pay: $153,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,986
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,832
State Employee Number: 85836

Kimberly Nicole Watson works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kimberly earned $153,986 in 2026.

Dawn M Cronin

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$152,250

Base pay: $152,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 8, 2019
Monthly Pay: $12,688
State Employee Number: 60893

Dawn M Cronin is a Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,250.

Elizabeth A Hernandez

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$151,766

Base pay: $151,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,766
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2000
Monthly Pay: $12,647
State Employee Number: 201561

Elizabeth A Hernandez is a Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,766.

Mahalia Cecilia Baldini

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,500
State Employee Number: 59635

Mahalia Cecilia Baldini works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mahalia earned $150,000 in 2026.

Richard Costello

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $12,500
State Employee Number: 1127240

At Texas Workforce Commission, Richard Costello serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,000.

Michelle Kranes

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$147,420

Base pay: $147,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,420
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2024
Monthly Pay: $12,285
State Employee Number: 168478

Michelle Kranes works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michelle earned $147,420 in 2026.

Daniel Fierro

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$145,530

Base pay: $145,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,530
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $12,128
State Employee Number: 82562

Daniel Fierro holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,530.

Diana Harris

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$145,000

Base pay: $145,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 16, 1999
Monthly Pay: $12,083
State Employee Number: 92892

Diana Harris is a Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,000.

Leslie A Kruse

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$145,000

Base pay: $145,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 25, 2015
Monthly Pay: $12,083
State Employee Number: 103402

Leslie A Kruse holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,000.

Elsa G Ramos

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$144,000

Base pay: $144,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,000
State Employee Number: 26894

Elsa G Ramos works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elsa earned $144,000 in 2026.

Juanita M Barker

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$141,340

Base pay: $141,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,340
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,778
State Employee Number: 175550

At Texas Workforce Commission, Juanita M Barker serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,340.

Courtney Dezendorf

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$139,200

Base pay: $139,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,600
State Employee Number: 74260

Courtney Dezendorf is a Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,200.

Kerry Ballast

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp

$138,957

Base pay: $138,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,957
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,580
State Employee Number: 73847

Kerry Ballast holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,957.

Shunta L Williams

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$138,957

Base pay: $138,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,957
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 6, 2012
Monthly Pay: $11,580
State Employee Number: 333743

Shunta L Williams works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shunta earned $138,957 in 2026.

Elyse Luke

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$138,957

Base pay: $138,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,957
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,580
State Employee Number: 126500

Elyse Luke works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elyse earned $138,957 in 2026.

Jamie Haywood

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$138,957

Base pay: $138,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,957
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,580
State Employee Number: 715751

Jamie Haywood works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jamie earned $138,957 in 2026.

Alicia Halle

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$138,957

Base pay: $138,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,957
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,580
State Employee Number: 23241

Alicia Halle holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,957.

Steven Sager

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$136,008

Base pay: $136,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,008
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,334
State Employee Number: 1733016

At Texas Workforce Commission, Steven Sager serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,008.

Joel L Mullins

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$136,008

Base pay: $136,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,008
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $11,334
State Employee Number: 169434

Joel L Mullins holds the role of Director III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,008.

Amy S Landrum

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$132,300

Base pay: $132,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,025
State Employee Number: 980443

Amy S Landrum works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amy earned $132,300 in 2026.

Chris M Oakley

Director III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$129,191

Base pay: $129,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,191
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 20, 2020
Monthly Pay: $10,766
State Employee Number: 150845

Chris M Oakley works as a Director III for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chris earned $129,191 in 2026.