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 $48 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $44 and $54. 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

What is a City Manager?

A City Manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city, in a council–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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