City Manager Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a City Manager make in Houston, TX? The average City Manager salary in Houston, TX is $114,370 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,043 and $129,474. Salary ranges 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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City Manager, Seattle

Dropoff - Seattle , WA

The City Manager's primary focus is to ensure excellence and consistency in local market operations. This includes continuous recruitment for both employee and independent contractor drivers in ...

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Executive - City Manager

City of Cottonwood Heights, UT - Salt Lake City , UT

Manages the day-to-day operations and internal affairs of the city; develops policies, procedures and processes as needed to implement the decisions of the city council; manages the city council ...

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City Manager

City of Homer Alaska - Homer , AK

GENERAL FUNCTIONS The City Manager reports to and works very closely with the City Council, and is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all city services through the ...

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FINANCIAL MANAGER

City of Dayton - Dayton , OR

City Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Date Developed: April 9, 2024 HOURLY RATE: 27.18/hour ($56,534/year to 38.73/hour ($80,558/year); depending upon qualifications. HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

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Risk Manager

City of Sausalito - Sausalito , CA

Come join and grow with the City of Sausalito. The Risk Manager plans, organizes, conducts, and directs the City's risk management programs. This position will oversee key areas such as insurance ...

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City Clerk

City Of Mill Creek - Mill Creek , WA

Under the supervision of the City Manager, the City Clerk has the primary responsibility to fulfill the statutory requirements of the position of City Clerk. This position provides executive support ...

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What does a City Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a City Manager

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.

February 15, 2023

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

July 30, 2022

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

September 13, 2022

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.

January 12, 2023

Communicate with office team regularly to ensure they have the information, tools, and support needed to perform their jobs effectively and successfully.

March 17, 2023

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.

March 24, 2023

Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities to drive proficiencies for all front of store experiences.

April 11, 2023

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.

April 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for City Manager in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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105043

129474

114370

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

118450

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131871

What is the average salary for City Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Manager in Houston, TX. The base salary for City Manager ranges from $105,043 to $129,474 with the average base salary of $114,370. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,450 to $150,101 with the average total cash compensation of $131,871.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,370	$105,043 - $129,474
Bonus	$17,502	$13,407 - $20,628
Total Pay	$131,871	$118,450 - $150,101

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

City Manager Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,170 - $130,863	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,656 - $131,462	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,576 - $125,201	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,513 - $122,658	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,903 - $116,976	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,001 - $126,957	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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