Hourly Wage for City Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a City Manager make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a City Manager in the United States is $49 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $45 and $55. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a City Manager?

A City Manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city, in a councilâ€“manager form of city government. Local officials serving in this position are sometimes referred to as the chief executive officer (CEO) or chief administrative officer (CAO) in some municipalities....

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Traffic Control Operations Engineer

City of Danville - Danville , VA

... City of Danville, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a career opportunity with the Public Works Department to manage and direct the Traffic Control section of the Engineering Division

Recruitology - 17 days ago

General Manager Full Time-GMA-203100

Extended Stay America - Roanoke , VA

Coordinates, directs and manages the staff and everyday hotel operations to achieve profitability ... Infrequent travel from one city to another is required which may necessitate air travel. KNOWLEDGE ...

Extended Stay America - 55 days ago

Senior Human Services Benefits Program Specialist (Trainer)

City Of Alexandria Virginia - Alexandria , VA

Senior Human Services Benefits Program Specialist (Trainer) The City of Alexandria is located in ... on Virginia Case Management System, SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other staff development ...

Recruitics REACH - 4 days ago

Travel Nurse - Step Down RN - Morehead City, NC

General Healthcare Resources - Travel Nursing - Arlington , VA

Travel Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Morehead City, NC!! Earn $1,572/gross pay for ... Recruiting Manager: Cassie Wegrzyn Call/text at 716-631-3785 today! Email: Cwegrzyn ...

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Travel Nurse - ICU RN - Orange City, FL

General Healthcare Resources - Travel Nursing - Arlington , VA

Travel ICU Registered NURSE (RN) in Orange City, FL Earn $4,300/week gross pay for this ICU **COVID ... Shawna Adams -Recruiting Manager sadams@ghrtravelnursing.com 716-670-8373 (Call/Text) We are an ...

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Community Manager

AvalonBay - Virginia Beach , VA

Job Type: ExemptState::MD City:Owings MillsBrand:Avalon Overview AvalonBay is proud to be named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2019.Creating a better way to liveis the purpose that binds ...

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What does a City Manager do?

City Manager in 20 West Pike Street, KY

Works directly with individual citizens, citizen groups, members of the financial and business community, developers, planning community economic development groups and agencies and other related entities to insure prudent conservation of existing community assets and maximum utilization of community resources in the development and redevelopment process.

March 09, 2020

City Manager

Develop and implement suitable promotion plans, with the help and approval of sales manager, such as group presentations, Lunch and Learn presentations, training seminars, branch visits and installation tours.

December 19, 2019

Leads the execution of sales strategies designed to expand product adoption with targeted eye care accounts through effective prospecting, onboarding and expansion of use.

February 28, 2020

Creates and executes policy development, plans fiscal and budget management, leadership, and development of effective organizational structure.

March 06, 2020

Represents the City and the City Manager's Office in a professional manner and positive light including proactively and effectively dealing with contentious issues and challenges as well as advising leadership in delivery of City services.

March 30, 2020

Provide strengths-based case management and supportive services to Veterans households for the SSVF Program, including delivery of Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention to eligible Veterans throughout the Kansas and Western Missouri Division.

May 06, 2020

Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some.

May 21, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

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49

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

51

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56

These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of City Manager in the United States. The average hourly rate for City Manager ranges from $45 to $55 with the average hourly pay of $49. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $51 to $64 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $56.

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