Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: April 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Major of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
This position is categorized as criminal justice, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $48,278 to $78,953. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
194
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Median salary
$63,726
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Average salary
$63,614
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 76 | $63,726 | |
| Male | 118 | $63,726 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5 | $63,726 | |
| Black | 62 | $63,726 | |
| Hispanic | 44 | $63,726 | |
| White | 83 | $63,726 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 1 | $62,172 | |
| 1-10 years | 61 | $63,726 | |
| 10-20 years | 88 | $63,726 | |
| 20+ years | 44 | $63,726 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 194 | $63,726 |
Current employees
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