Polk County Appraisal District Employee Summary – 2023

Labor costs make up the largest portion of spending at the Polk Central Appraisal District (CAD), which employed 17 staff members in 2023, including nine appraisers. Of these, four focus on residential properties and one on commercial. With each appraiser responsible for approximately 9,656 tax parcels, the volume of properties per appraiser is high. This workload can lead to errors or inconsistencies in property descriptions and valuations, making appeals not only possible but often necessary. 

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Polk Central Appraisal District Employee Summary

PolkCAD Personnel or Full Time Equivalents	FTE
Number of Full-Time Staff	17
Number of Full-Time Appraisers	9
Tax Parcels per Appraiser	9,656
Number of Residential Appraisers	4
Number of Commercial Appraisers	1
Full-Time Staff for Exemptions	NA
Full-Time Staff for ARB	NA
Full-Time Staff for Mapping	NA
Full-Time Staff for IT	NA
Full-Time Staff for Customer Service	NA
Full-Time Staff for Administration	NA

PolkCAD Reported salaries	Annual salary
Median Salary for RPA Appraiser	$44,000
Highest Salary for RPA Appraiser	$55,000

Defined Benefit Plan?

Yes