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Texas Workforce Commission

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

The Texas Workforce Commission supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.

In 2026, this agency had 4,591 employees with median total compensation of $55,944; the highest distinct record was $234,500.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $282.3M
Employees: 4,591
Median total: $55,944
Highest record: $234,500

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$7,445$126,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,591 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,944) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $61,487 (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

$39,948

$45,521

$55,944

$70,833

$90,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $90,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,948. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Workforce Development Specialist I

180 · $40,800

Customer Service Representative II

179 · $37,530

Program Specialist VI

166 · $76,836

H/Srvc Specialist V

154 · $49,224

Voc Rehab Counselor II

148 · $57,485

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	$282.9M —	4,677 —	$55,066 —
2026	$282.3M ▼ 0.2%	4,591 ▼ 1.8%	$55,944 ▲ 1.6%

Record list

Employees

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James Cain

Accounts Examiner IV/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp

$52,223

Base pay: $52,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,223
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1076
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2011
Monthly Pay: $4,352
State Employee Number: 103510

James Cain works as a Accounts Examiner IV for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $52,223 in 2025.

Adriana M Sotelo

Accounts Examiner IV/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,223

Base pay: $52,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,223
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1076
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,352
State Employee Number: 195820

At Texas Workforce Commission, Adriana M Sotelo serves as a Accounts Examiner IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,223.

Marcy A Byrd

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,215

Base pay: $52,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,215
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,351
State Employee Number: 1176708

Marcy A Byrd works as a Voc Rehab Counselor II for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marcy earned $52,215 in 2026.

Reginald Pope

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,200

Base pay: $52,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,350
State Employee Number: 1302140

Reginald Pope is a Program Specialist I at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,200.

Margarita Casique

Program Specialist I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,200

Base pay: $52,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,350
State Employee Number: 1661219

At Texas Workforce Commission, Margarita Casique serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,200.

Tamishia L Smith

Voc Rehab Counselor I/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,177

Base pay: $52,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,177
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5062
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,348
State Employee Number: 1240348

At Texas Workforce Commission, Tamishia L Smith serves as a Voc Rehab Counselor I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,177.

Mary Lowetz

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp

$52,160

Base pay: $52,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,160
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,347
State Employee Number: 1412764

Mary Lowetz works as a Voc Rehab Counselor II for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $52,160 in 2025.

Rodona S Johnson

H/Srvc Specialist VI/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,138

Base pay: $52,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5705
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,345
State Employee Number: 1199521

At Texas Workforce Commission, Rodona S Johnson serves as a H/Srvc Specialist VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,138.

Johanna V Kennington

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,124

Base pay: $52,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,124
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,344
State Employee Number: 1247854

Johanna V Kennington holds the role of Voc Rehab Counselor II at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,124.

Laquita Franciour

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,066

Base pay: $52,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Oct 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,339
State Employee Number: 488348

Laquita Franciour is a Voc Rehab Counselor II at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,066.

Antonio Guerra Iii

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,066

Base pay: $52,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Apr 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,339
State Employee Number: 944553

Antonio Guerra Iii works as a Voc Rehab Counselor II for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Antonio earned $52,066 in 2026.

Mallory Poe Dollander

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,066

Base pay: $52,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,339
State Employee Number: 1646737

At Texas Workforce Commission, Mallory Poe Dollander serves as a Voc Rehab Counselor II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,066.

Shawanna Marshall

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,066

Base pay: $52,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,339
State Employee Number: 1669768

At Texas Workforce Commission, Shawanna Marshall serves as a Voc Rehab Counselor II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,066.

Marilyan Diaz Torres

Voc Rehab Counselor II/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,066

Base pay: $52,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5063
Hire Date: Apr 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,339
State Employee Number: 1706462

Marilyan Diaz Torres holds the role of Voc Rehab Counselor II at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,066.

Cindy M Moon

H/Srvc Specialist IV/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,058

Base pay: $52,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,058
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,338
State Employee Number: 1404599

Cindy M Moon holds the role of H/Srvc Specialist IV at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,058.

Cecille E King

H/Srvc Specialist VI/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,026

Base pay: $52,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,026
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5705
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,336
State Employee Number: 840414

At Texas Workforce Commission, Cecille E King serves as a H/Srvc Specialist VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,026.

Rose Ann Rossiter

Administrative Assistant V/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,002

Base pay: $52,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 158
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,334
State Employee Number: 1253211

Rose Ann Rossiter is a Administrative Assistant V at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,002.

Cecelia Garcia

H/Srvc Specialist IV/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,000

Base pay: $52,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,000
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,333
State Employee Number: 1633952

At Texas Workforce Commission, Cecelia Garcia serves as a H/Srvc Specialist IV. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,000.

Gisel Portillo-Medrano

Case Manager III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$52,000

Base pay: $52,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5228
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,333
State Employee Number: 1834428

Gisel Portillo-Medrano holds the role of Case Manager III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,000.

Esther Hernandez

H/Srvc Specialist VI/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$51,980

Base pay: $51,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5705
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,332
State Employee Number: 139221

Esther Hernandez holds the role of H/Srvc Specialist VI at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,980.

Barbara Blake Porter

Accounts Examiner IV/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$51,924

Base pay: $51,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,924
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1076
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,327
State Employee Number: 1677364

Barbara Blake Porter works as a Accounts Examiner IV for Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Barbara earned $51,924 in 2026.

Keria C Riley

Case Manager III/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$51,924

Base pay: $51,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,924
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5228
Hire Date: Oct 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,327
State Employee Number: 1281999

Keria C Riley holds the role of Case Manager III at Texas Workforce Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,924.

Tamica Shankle

H/Srvc Specialist VI/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$51,914

Base pay: $51,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,914
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5705
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,326
State Employee Number: 174628

Tamica Shankle is a H/Srvc Specialist VI at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,914.

Amanda D High

H/Srvc Specialist VI/Texas Workforce Commission

2026 total comp

$51,914

Base pay: $51,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,914
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5705
Hire Date: Feb 20, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,326
State Employee Number: 1106861

Amanda D High is a H/Srvc Specialist VI at Texas Workforce Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,914.

Tammy S Reynolds

H/Srvc Specialist V/Texas Workforce Commission

2025 total comp

$51,912

Base pay: $51,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,912
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5704
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,326
State Employee Number: 80058

At Texas Workforce Commission, Tammy S Reynolds serves as a H/Srvc Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,912.