TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Texas public payroll data for TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. We have 33 employee records on file from the most recent state release. Below: a breakdown of pay, common roles, and the full employee list.
About this agency
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE is part of the Other State Agencies sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 33 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $39,462 at the low end to $268,900 at the high end, with an average of $98,481 across all roles.
Like every state agency listed here, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE is funded primarily through legislative appropriations and dedicated revenue. Compensation reported in this database represents the employee's annualized base salary at the time of the data snapshot — not necessarily the amount actually paid out during the calendar year, which can differ because of partial-year employment, mid-year promotions, supplemental funding sources (federal grants, athletic revenue at universities, fee-supported programs), and overtime. See our methodology for the full caveats.
The roles most commonly held at this agency are INSURANCE SPECIALIST III, DIRECTOR VII, INSURANCE SPECIALIST II, GENERAL COUNSEL V, CUSTOMER SERVICE REP III, CLAIMS EXAMINER I, ATTORNEY IV, PROGRAM SPECIALIST I. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Other State Agencies page.
Employees at TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
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| Name | Job title | Annual pay | Type | Hire date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Crawford | COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, TDI | $268,900 | ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 1, 2026 |
| Leah Gillum | GENERAL COUNSEL V | $222,035 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | May 10, 2004 |
| Daniel Paschal | DEPUTY DIRECTOR I | $219,232 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 30, 2017 |
| Jessica Barta | GENERAL COUNSEL V | $214,739 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 1, 2023 |
| Mark Worman | DIRECTOR VII | $209,467 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 17, 1996 |
| Jamie Walker | DIRECTOR VII | $209,467 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 1, 2000 |
| J'ne Byckovski | CHIEF ACTUARY | $204,838 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 8, 2001 |
| Monica Zahn | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IV | $120,204 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 9, 2018 |
| Elisabeth Ret | ATTORNEY IV | $118,683 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 9, 2007 |
| Vickie Gonzalez | PROGRAM SPECIALIST VII | $103,137 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2006 |
| Matthew Wall | ATTORNEY IV | $100,498 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 18, 2019 |
| Matthew Comer | IT BUSINESS ANALYST III | $83,227 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 18, 2025 |
| Allen Butcher | PROJECT MANAGER III | $83,160 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 22, 2024 |
| Sara Higginbotham | PROGRAM SPECIALIST V | $80,039 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2007 |
| Jason Earll | SAFETY OFFICER III | $77,258 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | December 1, 2020 |
| Elizabeth Millichamp | BUDGET ANALYST III | $69,840 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 25, 2023 |
| Maribel Barraza | QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC II | $66,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 1, 2013 |
| Nancy Lumbi | COMPLIANCE ANALYST II | $64,080 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 1, 2015 |
| Amy Cole | CONTRACT SPECIALIST II | $60,600 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 29, 2020 |
| Omid Outadi | COMPLIANCE ANALYST I | $56,400 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 9, 2026 |
| Maurice Walker | INSURANCE SPECIALIST III | $51,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 13, 2025 |
| Melissa Price | INSURANCE SPECIALIST III | $51,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 9, 2023 |
| John Rowsey | INSURANCE SPECIALIST III | $51,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 10, 2025 |
| Erica Saldana | INSURANCE SPECIALIST III | $50,649 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 15, 2022 |
| Lorna Herron | INSURANCE SPECIALIST II | $50,364 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2013 |
| Brandon Badillo | INSURANCE SPECIALIST II | $48,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 10, 2022 |
| Luis Rodriguez Martinez | CUSTOMER SERVICE REP III | $48,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 20, 2026 |
| Terri Mcgowen | CUSTOMER SERVICE REP III | $48,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 10, 2024 |
| Angelica Rodriguez | PROGRAM SPECIALIST I | $45,600 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 22, 2025 |
| Paul Vargas | PROGRAM SPECIALIST I | $45,360 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2024 |
| Maria Jordan | CLAIMS EXAMINER I | $44,961 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 1, 2005 |
| Guadalupe Choyce | INSURANCE SPECIALIST I | $44,669 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 1, 2022 |
| Lanita Farley | CLAIMS EXAMINER I | $39,462 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | December 29, 2025 |
How to read these numbers
The annual pay column shows the salary that the agency reports for that employee at the time of the data snapshot. It is the standard apples-to-apples figure used by Texas budget analysts: monthly base rate × 12 for salaried employees, or hourly rate × scheduled hours × 52 for hourly staff. It does not include benefits, retirement contributions, performance bonuses, settlement payments, contract buyouts, deferred compensation, or supplements paid from foundation or grant funds — all of which can be substantial at universities and large agencies.
Two employees with the same title and similar tenure can earn very different amounts at the same agency for legitimate reasons: market-pay adjustments approved by the agency head, longevity pay required by Texas Government Code Chapter 659, hazardous-duty pay for eligible peace officers, or temporary stipends during periods of acting leadership. Before drawing conclusions about any single record, look at the methodology page for the full set of caveats and read the agency's own pay plan if it has one.