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Government Salaries Explorer

This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest. If you appreciate this information, please support us with a donation.

Updated: July 1, 2025 • Download all data

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There are 115 agencies in the state government.

These agencies employ everyone from the governor to customer service representatives. Salary ranges are set every two years by the legislature. Explore each agency to see more detail about its positions and employees.

  • Total employees

    154,778

  • Median salary

    $57,338

  • Minimum salary

    $1,040

  • Maximum salary

    $800,005

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