County Administrator Salary in Great Falls, Montana

How much does a County Administrator make in Great Falls, MT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a County Administrator in Great Falls, MT is $129,211. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $113,327 to $148,858, with most professionals earning between $98,866 and $166,746.

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What is a County Administrator?

In local government in the United States, a County Administrator or county manager is a person appointed to be the administrative manager of a county, in a council-manager form of county government. In some counties, the equivalent position is the county executive (although this term is sometimes used to refer to a directly or indirectly elected official, and not a hired employee) or county chief administrative officer (CAO) in some counties, and county judge in others. The term "county manager," as opposed to CAO, implies more discretion and independent authority that is set forth in a char...

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What does a County Administrator do?

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Provides on-going direction and guidance to the Health Department's clinical providers by assuring appropriate orientation to public health practice and ongoing evaluation of professional practice.

January 15, 2023

Assists and coordinates with other County departments in identifying and defining program elements and specifications of systems development.

February 01, 2023

Develops and maintains liaison activities and positive relationships with community health providers, hospital staff and local specialists and practitioners.

February 07, 2023

Reviews and approves protocols and clinical guidelines used in various clinics.

February 07, 2023

Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills are required.

March 20, 2023

Prepares and develops digital presentations and graphic materials in support of County events, meetings, publications, training, and other programs.

March 21, 2023

Performs special projects and other related duties involved in the operation of the department as assigned or required.

April 06, 2023

Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction, and punctuation.

April 18, 2023

Serves as the physician supervisor/collaborator with the advanced practice nurses which includes monthly chart reviews and clinic site visits.

April 19, 2023

Actively serves on the Tennessee Department of Health's Medical Leadership Team representing the Health Department.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for County Administrator in Great Falls, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

113327

148858

129211

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122295

167824

141742

What is the average salary for County Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Administrator in Great Falls, MT. The base salary for County Administrator ranges from $113,327 to $148,858 with the average base salary of $129,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,295 to $167,824 with the average total cash compensation of $141,742.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,211	$113,327 - $148,858
Bonus	$12,531	$8,968 - $18,966
Total Pay	$141,742	$122,295 - $167,824

* 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.

County Administrator Salary Near Great Falls, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Helena, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,567 - $143,919	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,654 - $141,407	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,654 - $141,407	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,654 - $141,407	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,654 - $141,407	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,161 - $149,953	COMPARE TO Great Falls, MT

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About Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The population was 58,505 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cascade County and has a population of 82,278. Great Falls was the largest city in Montana from 1950 to 1970, when Billings surpassed it. Great Falls remained the second largest city in Montana until 2000, when it was passed by Missoula. Since then Great Falls has been the third largest city in the st...

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