Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Contract Specialist IV
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as property management and procurement, 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
95
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Median salary
$67,640
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Average salary
$67,911
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 73 | $67,640 | |
| Male | 22 | $67,802 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | $72,776 | |
| Black | 11 | $69,197 | |
| Hispanic | 36 | $66,905 | |
| White | 44 | $68,022 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Transportation for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 17 | $66,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 55 | $68,944 | |
| 10-20 years | 13 | $66,900 | |
| 20+ years | 10 | $69,590 |
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 | 94 | $67,921 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $34,320 |
Current employees
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