Texas Tribune Salary Lookup (2024)

FAQs

How often are the Texas Tribune salaries updated? ›

The salaries database is not comprehensive — there are thousands of public employers in the state. The Tribune only publishes data on state government workers provided by the state comptroller's office. How often is the database updated? The database is updated quarterly.

The average full-time employee earns $82,727.13 annually, while the average part-time employee earns $31,439.93. The figures only include base salaries, so overtime pay is not taken into account. Almost 3,900 city employees earn more than $100,000 annually, while 30 have a base salary of at least $250,000.

The value of the total compensation package for the average classified, regular full-time State employee for fiscal year 2021 was $78,146, or $37.57 per hour.

Average Harris County hourly pay ranges from approximately $17.47 per hour for Special Projects Coordinator to $32.60 per hour for Senior Systems Administrator. The average Harris County salary ranges from approximately $41,600 per year for IT Technician to $139,644 per year for Director of Finance.

Most employers give their employees an increase of around 3% per year. Consistent job switching may have an impact on the rate at which your salary increases. Your paycheck shouldn't be the only thing on your radar, so don't forget to consider benefits and other forms of compensation.

How Long Should You Work Without A Raise? Every worker is different but most find that they should expect a raise every 1-2 years. However, comparing your salary against those of your coworkers and industry as a whole will highlight whether you are underpaid or not.

The Current Living Wage Amount is $20.80 per hour for contracts executed during the City's 2024 Fiscal Year, which is effective from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Notice of Amended Rule Adoption for Living Wage (PDF, 534KB) Living Wage Employee Certification Form (PDF, 36KB)

As of May 28, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Professional Barista in Austin is $15.90 an hour.

What's considered a “good” salary in Texas depends on your household size and lifestyle, but most Texans make between $45,000 and $100,000 annually. Texas cities have differing costs of living, of course — Austin is much pricier than Amarillo — so where you live in the Lone Star State also matters.

Which state has the highest paid workers? ›

Massachusetts has the highest average wage, but its cost of living is 50% higher than the national average. California has the third highest average salary, but its cost of living is 40% higher than the national average.

What is the current minimum wage in Texas? As of 2024, the Texas minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for non-exempt employees, matching the federal minimum wage.

The Texas Legislature sets the Governor's salary, which remains unchanged at $153,750.

As of Jun 13, 2024, the average annual pay for a Local News Anchor in California is $48,096 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.12 an hour. This is the equivalent of $924/week or $4,008/month.

The Texas Legislature sets the Governor's salary, which remains unchanged at $153,750.

**It's official: Gov. Abbott has signed the two budget bills that the Legislature sent him, and Texas's 135,000 active state employees will see a 5% pay raise in their August 1 paychecks. A second 5% pay raise will follow that in a little more than a year.