Inspector III pay range
State of Texas · class code 1323
- Class code
- 1323
- Pay group
- B15
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Inspector III is $38,976 to $58,045 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 1323.
- 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 Inspector 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 inspection work involving conducting inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Examples of the work
Conducts inspections for compliance with laws, codes, standards, and regulations, and proper display of current licenses. Examines permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Makes recommendations on how to correct violations and conducts follow-up inspections to determine compliance. Prepares and maintains inspection records and reports. Gathers and analyzes data. Responds to inquiries and investigates complaints. Performs related work as assigned. DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels. For example, an employee at level VII may also perform work listed within the previous levels.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in inspection work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Special requirements
May require certification in a specialty area.
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
Inspector III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $52,137 | $77,163 | $52,137 to $77,163 |
| Colorado | $5,679 | $7,950 | $68,148 to $95,400 |
| South Carolina | $40,086 | $68,136 | $40,086 to $68,136 |
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.