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, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Total employees
32,961
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Median salary
$41,769
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Minimum salary
$11,138
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Maximum salary
$275,501
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 15,674 | $39,411 | |
| Male | 17,287 | $43,300 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 138 | $41,769 | |
| Asian | 490 | $41,769 | |
| Black | 12,213 | $41,769 | |
| Hispanic | 6,616 | $41,769 | |
| Other | 415 | $36,238 | |
| White | 13,089 | $41,769 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 5,712 | $36,238 | |
| 1-10 years | 18,657 | $41,769 | |
| 10-20 years | 6,486 | $44,642 | |
| 20+ years | 2,106 | $44,642 |
Employment status
Most employees at this agency 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 | 32,119 | $41,769 | |
| Part-Time | 842 | $19,706 |
Current positions
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