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POSITION

Director IV

Comptroller of Public Accounts

This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $97,010 to $164,069. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    17

  • Median salary

    $151,939

  • Average salary

    $152,808

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 9
52%
$150,000
Male 8
47% 		$155,335

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Black 3
17% 		$150,000
Hispanic 5
29% 		$153,037
White 9
52%
$153,090

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1-10 years 4
23% 		$151,545
10-20 years 5
29% 		$150,570
20+ years 8
47% 		$153,470

Employment status

All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status Employees Percent Median salary
Full-Time 17
100%
$151,939

Current employees

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