Administrative Law Judge pay range
State of Texas · class code 3642
- Class code
- 3642
- Pay group
- B26
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Administrative Law Judge is $76,530 to $129,430 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 3642.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Administrative Law Judge series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs administrative hearing work involving presiding over contested case hearings and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Examples of the work
Conducts hearings involving legal, procedural, and technical issues. Schedules and presides over hearings. Administers oaths, examines witnesses, and rules on evidence. Analyzes testimony and evidence. Rules on discovery disputes, scheduling requests, and motions. Compiles and maintains records of evidence and ensures proper handling for appeal and confidentiality. Prepares proposals for decisions or final orders. Prepares reports and legal documents. Performs related work as assigned. DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS Note: Employees may serve in a lead or supervisory role.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in counseling and dispute resolution. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Must meet any additional experience required in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2003, as applicable.
Special requirements
Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 81.102.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Administrative Law Judge in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $88,087 | $148,210 | $88,087 to $148,210 |
| Arizona | $29.19 | $53.00 | $60,723 to $110,235 |
| Arkansas | $114,390 | $169,298 | $114,390 to $169,298 |
| California | $10,588 | $15,263 | $127,056 to $183,156 |
| Florida | $180,703 | $182,427 | $180,703 to $182,427 |
| Georgia | $85,508 | $142,140 | $85,508 to $142,140 |
| Louisiana | $45,968 | $90,210 | $45,968 to $90,210 |
| Ohio | $44.38 | $63.41 | $92,310 to $131,893 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.