
Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: April 1, 2022 • Download all data
POSITION
Correctional Officer II
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
This position is categorized as criminal justice, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $27,840 to $43,798. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
923
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Median salary
$37,296
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Average salary
$36,371
Employees by gender
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 456 | $37,296 | |
Male | 467 | $37,296 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 5 | $37,296 | |
Asian | 11 | $37,296 | |
Black | 398 | $37,296 | |
Hispanic | 200 | $37,296 | |
Other | 32 | $37,296 | |
White | 277 | $37,296 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for one year or less.
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 911 | $37,296 | |
1-10 years | 12 | $37,296 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 878 | $37,296 | |
Part-Time | 45 | $18,648 |
Current employees
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