For the Harris Central Appraisal District (CAD), RPA Appraisers earn a wide salary range, with the highest reported compensation reaching approximately $179,000 and a median salary of about $77,000. The Chief Appraiser, who oversees operations and valuation policies for the district, earns approximately $318,000 annually. HCAD is one of the largest appraisal districts in Texas, responsible for valuing hundreds of thousands of properties each year. This scale requires mass appraisal modeling, meaning property values are often determined using broad statistical data rather than individualized review of each property’s unique condition.

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HCAD Salary Summary

Chief Appraiser Salary	$230,000
Car Allowance for Chief Appraiser?	No
Monthly Car Allowance for Chief Appraiser	$0
Retirement Package for Chief Appraiser?	Yes
Healthcare Package for Chief Appraiser?	Yes
Median Salary for RPA Appraiser	$61,182
Highest Salary for RPA Appraiser	$129,1742
Defined Benefit Plan?	Yes
Lowest Appraisal Review Board Per Diem	$167
Median Appraisal Review Board Per Diem	$185
Highest Appraisal Review Board Per Diem	$204