Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Parole 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 $42,521 to $67,671. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
692
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Median salary
$48,800
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Average salary
$48,597
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 463 | $48,800 | |
| Male | 229 | $48,800 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | $48,638 | |
| Asian | 8 | $48,663 | |
| Black | 320 | $48,800 | |
| Hispanic | 147 | $48,800 | |
| Other | 18 | $47,706 | |
| White | 195 | $48,800 |
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 | 12 | $48,502 | |
| 1-10 years | 459 | $48,253 | |
| 10-20 years | 191 | $49,894 | |
| 20+ years | 30 | $49,894 |
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 | 686 | $48,800 | |
| Part-Time | 6 | $23,841 |
Current employees
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