Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
License and Permit Specialist III
This position is categorized as administrative support, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $37,918 to $58,130. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
1,377
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Median salary
$46,041
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Average salary
$46,024
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,125 | $46,041 | |
| Male | 252 | $46,041 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | $46,041 | |
| Asian | 48 | $46,041 | |
| Black | 393 | $46,041 | |
| Hispanic | 487 | $46,041 | |
| Other | 20 | $46,041 | |
| White | 422 | $46,041 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Public Safety for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 1 | $46,041 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,134 | $46,041 | |
| 10-20 years | 217 | $46,041 | |
| 20+ years | 25 | $46,041 |
Employment status
Most 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 | 1,376 | $46,041 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $23,020 |
Current employees
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