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: April 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Professional
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Employees
199
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Median salary
$58,861
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Average salary
$61,889
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 105 | $52,800 | |
| Male | 94 | $61,365 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13 | $48,000 | |
| Black | 12 | $59,033 | |
| Hispanic | 40 | $48,300 | |
| Other | 12 | $46,800 | |
| White | 122 | $62,760 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 93 | $39,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 77 | $66,000 | |
| 10-20 years | 17 | $75,934 | |
| 20+ years | 12 | $79,746 |
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 | 185 | $60,000 | |
| Part-Time | 14 | $15,000 |
Current employees
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