City Manager Salary

Updated: 27 May 2012
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Salary$44,065 - $156,863  
   
Bonus$493.45 - $25,403  
Profit Sharing$1,474 - $3,561  
Commission$0.83 - $24,242  
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$44,027 - $168,190  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 27 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 223
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Salary Range

City Of$50,201 - $90,000
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Local Government$63,664 - $192,183
Public Services$60,290 - $207,912
Management Consulting$59,623 - $214,107
Property Management$53,611 - $173,247
Auto / Car Rentals$51,343 - $165,852

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Key Statistics for City Manager Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
21%
female alumni
 
Male
79%
male alumni
Salary:$53,182 - $85,474 $54,607 - $120,978
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
25%
5-9 years
20%
10-19 years
29%
20 years or more
23%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 89% dental benefits Dental: 79%
vision benefits Vision: 58% employee benefits None: 9%

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Career Path for City Manager Jobs

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City Manager

Salary Range

$44,027 - $168,190
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Small Business Owner / Operator
$24,630 - $178,888
City Clerk
$22,188 - $63,298
Finance Director
$50,575 - $169,205
 
Common Future Jobs

City Manager

Salary Range

$44,027 - $168,190
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General / Operations Manager
$31,985 - $116,421
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization
$33,729 - $106,535
 

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City Manager Job Description

People with the job title City Manager typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of Federal, State, local, or international government activities. Plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate managers.

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