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TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Texas public payroll data for TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. We have 63 employee records on file from the most recent state release. Below: a breakdown of pay, common roles, and the full employee list.

63Employees on file
$89,145Average annual pay
$305,191Highest annual pay
$30,261Lowest annual pay
Common roles: JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV PRINC, TEACHERS, & COACHES JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR IV DORM SUPERVISOR II DIRECTOR VIII PURCHASER IV

About this agency

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT is part of the Public Safety & Justice sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 63 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $30,261 at the low end to $305,191 at the high end, with an average of $89,145 across all roles.

Like every state agency listed here, TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 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 JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III, JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II, JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV, PRINC, TEACHERS, & COACHES, JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR IV, DORM SUPERVISOR II, DIRECTOR VIII, PURCHASER IV. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Public Safety & Justice page.

Employees at TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

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NameJob titleAnnual payTypeHire date
Scott Lepor PHYSICIAN IV $305,191 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 1, 2019
Shandra Carter EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR $237,802 ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME June 18, 2018
Evan Norton DIRECTOR VIII $233,188 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 1, 2016
Emily Anderson DIRECTOR VIII $233,188 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME November 1, 2014
Sean Grove DEPUTY DIRECTOR II $233,188 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME April 1, 2018
Jana Jones GENERAL COUNSEL V $222,885 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME January 16, 2024
Rachel Gandy DIRECTOR VII $170,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME July 17, 2023
William Parks Jr DIRECTOR III $145,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME October 15, 2012
Tyler Vance ATTORNEY IV $142,040 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 1, 2025
Darryl Anderson YOUTH FACILITY SUPERINTENDENT $120,750 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 16, 2019
Aubrey Birkenfeld ATTORNEY III $103,884 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME October 1, 2025
Tara Springer PRINC, TEACHERS, & COACHES $103,789 URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 21, 2023
Sharon Miles HEALTH SPECIALIST VII $102,869 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 1, 2024
Juan Gonzalez Iii PRINC, TEACHERS, & COACHES $97,749 URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 1, 2025
Robert Green Ii PRINC, TEACHERS, & COACHES $96,271 URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME May 1, 2012
Yariel Matute MANAGER II $95,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 7, 2021
Isaac Morris DORM SUPERVISOR II $92,295 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 22, 2021
Ameli Pena COMPLIANCE ANALYST V $90,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Brandi Wagner MANAGER IV $89,500 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 1, 2026
Tomi Miranda INVESTIGATOR VI $88,030 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 1, 2013
Velre Boyd INVESTIGATOR VI $88,030 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 21, 2023
Darren Young DORM SUPERVISOR II $87,900 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME August 15, 2014
Tatrina Bailey-josephs PROGRAM SUPERVISOR VI $85,499 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Erin Dennis HEALTH SPECIALIST V $78,073 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 1, 2024
Travis Steakley PROGRAM SPECIALIST VI $75,999 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Francisco Mancinas Jr JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR IV $72,835 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 5, 2024
Zachary Perry JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR IV $72,835 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 17, 2025
Paula Saldivar JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV $72,835 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME January 18, 2022
Alanna Bennett PROGRAM SPECIALIST V $69,991 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Iliana Quintanilla Cantu JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV $69,678 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME July 1, 2024
Brandon Thibodeaux JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV $69,678 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME August 1, 2015
Marco Reta Jr JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR SUPV $69,678 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Gardner Shivers JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR IV $66,743 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Rebeca Mata HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV $63,630 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 1, 2011
Edgar Puerto HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV $63,600 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 17, 2026
Cristian Rios CASE MANAGER III $63,204 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME October 15, 2025
Jonathan George JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $61,627 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME August 1, 2025
Torryen Humphrey JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $61,627 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 1, 2025
Brayan Garcia Ruiz JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $61,627 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 1, 2025
Crystal Griffith JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $60,522 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME September 16, 2024
John Mcgonagill JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II $60,087 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME January 20, 2026
Javon Taylor JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $59,021 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 17, 2025
Sherice Prince JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $59,021 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME January 21, 2025
Aliyah Garcia JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $59,021 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME August 1, 2024
Dorothy Stukes JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $59,021 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 4, 2024
Abigail Rubio JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR III $59,021 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 17, 2024
Deborah Linder PAROLE OFFCR III $57,642 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME April 18, 2022
Jorge Alaniz JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II $57,554 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME June 16, 2025
Gladiesmarie Cavazos JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II $57,554 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME February 1, 2025
John Reyes JUVENILE CORREC OFFCR II $57,554 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 1, 2026

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.