Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • Download all data

POSITION

Warden I

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

This position is categorized as criminal justice, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $69,415 to $117,397. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

43
Median salary

$85,569
Average salary

$85,681

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	9	20%	$85,569
Male	34	79%	$85,569

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Asian	1	2%	$81,766
Black	16	37%	$83,668
Hispanic	9	20%	$85,569
White	17	39%	$85,569

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for more than 20 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1-10 years	3	6%	$85,569
10-20 years	13	30%	$85,569
20+ years	27	62%	$85,569

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	43	100%	$85,569

Current employees

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