Research Specialist III pay range
State of Texas · class code 0604
- Class code
- 0604
- Pay group
- B20
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Research Specialist III is $51,158 to $81,351 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 0604.
- 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 Research Specialist 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 research work involving specialized research projects pertaining to fiscal, administrative, or program functions of the agency.
Examples of the work
Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data. Analyzes data sets using statistical methods and relational databases. Prepares or assists in preparing reports of research findings. 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 VI may also perform work listed within the previous levels. Note: Factors that may distinguish between journey levels include the degree of independence in performing the work, the complexity of the work, and the employee’s related work experience, education, and certifications.
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
Research Specialist III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61,690 | $92,536 | $61,690 to $92,536 |
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.