How much does a Legislative Auditor make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legislative Auditor in Houston, TX is $71,638. While Salary.com is seeing that Legislative Auditor salary in Houston, TX can go up to $87,498 or down to $57,521, but most earn between $64,249 and $79,940. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Auditor in the United States.

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What is a Legislative Auditor?

A Legislative Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective evaluations of government programs, operations, and finances to ensure accountability and transparency. They review and analyze financial records, policies, and procedures to identify potential areas of improvement and make recommendations to legislative bodies for more effective and efficient use of public resources. Legislative Auditors also provide oversight and monitoring of government agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in promoting good governance and accountability within the public sector.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Legislative Auditor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Auditor in Houston, TX. The base salary for Legislative Auditor ranges from $64,249 to $79,940 with the average base salary of $71,638. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,881 to $82,902 with the average total cash compensation of $73,829.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,638 $64,249 - $79,940
Bonus $2,191 $1,633 - $2,962
Total Pay $73,829 $65,881 - $82,902
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,938 - $80,797 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,235 - $81,167 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,128 - $77,302 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,866 - $75,731 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,047 - $72,223 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,999 - $78,386 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Legislative Assistant LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $49,757 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,929
JOB TITLE Legislative Aide LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $66,974 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,242
JOB TITLE Legislative Director LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $186,237 MAXIMUM SALARY $249,718
JOB TITLE Legislative Advocate LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $81,768 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,303
JOB TITLE Legislative Intern LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $47,768 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,073
JOB TITLE Legislative Coordinator LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $87,978 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,254
The Legislative Auditor job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Houston, TX that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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