
Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Legal Secretary III
Department of Family and Protective Services
This position is categorized as legal, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $34,918 to $55,130. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
32
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Median salary
$35,607
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Average salary
$36,622
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 31 | $35,997 | |
Male | 1 | $34,918 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as hispanic.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Black | 2 | $42,649 | |
Hispanic | 19 | $36,140 | |
White | 11 | $34,918 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for one to 10 years.
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 5 | $37,292 | |
1-10 years | 19 | $35,218 | |
10-20 years | 8 | $35,529 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 32 | $35,607 |
Current employees
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