Local Government Officer Salary in Fargo, ND

How much does a Local Government Officer make in Fargo, ND?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND is $68,867. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,238 to $80,077, with most professionals earning between $44,739 and $90,283.

Search Local Government Officer Jobs in Fargo, ND

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a Local Government Officer

$56,238 to $80,077

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Local Government Officer Salary:
Select State
Select City in ND
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Fargo, North Dakota

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

What is a Local Government Officer?

A Local Government Officer is responsible for managing and implementing various programs and services within a local government organization. This may include overseeing public works projects, managing community development initiatives, coordinating with other government agencies, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and policies. They may also be involved in budgeting, strategic planning, and engaging with the local community to address their needs and concerns. Additionally, they may be responsible for providing support to elected officials and representing the local government at public events and meetings. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Local Government Officer.

Search Local Government Officer Job Openings

Job Openings for Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND

What does a Local Government Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Local Government Officer

Developing and implementing policies and strategies to meet the needs of the local community.

September 21, 2023

Handling inquiries and complaints from the public and taking appropriate action to address them.

September 21, 2023

Managing budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.

September 23, 2023

Providing advice and support to elected officials and other decision-makers on local government matters.

September 30, 2023

Collaborating with other local government officers and departments to achieve common goals and objectives.

October 09, 2023

Representing the local government at meetings, events, and public consultations.

October 15, 2023

Managing and overseeing local government services and programs, such as waste management, housing, and transportation.

October 19, 2023

Monitoring and evaluating the performance of local government services and making recommendations for improvements.

November 02, 2023

Working with local stakeholders, such as community groups and businesses, to address issues and concerns within the community.

November 06, 2023

Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

November 17, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Local Government Officer Salary By Experience Levels in Fargo, ND

How much should you be earning in Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Local Government Officer Salary By Level of Education in Fargo, ND

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Local Government Officer position in Fargo, ND based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56238

80077

68867

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

57357

83532

70697

What is the average salary for Local Government Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Local Government Officer ranges from $56,238 to $80,077 with the average base salary of $68,867. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,357 to $83,532 with the average total cash compensation of $70,697.

View Average Salary for Local Government Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,867	$56,238 - $80,077
Bonus	$1,830	$1,119 - $3,455
Total Pay	$70,697	$57,357 - $83,532

* 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.

Local Government Officer Salary Near Fargo, ND

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,960 - $78,259	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,611 - $74,914	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,476 - $69,025	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,709 - $73,629	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,185 - $80,002	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,187 - $81,429	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND

See salaries for Local Government Officer in locations close to Fargo, ND. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. Fargo sits on the western bank of the Red River of the North in a flat geographic region known as the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley resulted from the withdrawal of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained away about 9,300 years ago. The lake sediments deposited from Lake Agassiz made the land around Fargo some of the richest in the world for agricultural uses. Fargo's largest challenge is the seasonal floods due to the rising water of the Red...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Local Government Officer in Fargo, ND

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Manager Federal and Local Government Sales	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $124,271	MAXIMUM SALARY $167,436
JOB TITLE Government Security Officer	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $30,430	MAXIMUM SALARY $39,058
JOB TITLE Government Relations Officer	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $88,642	MAXIMUM SALARY $115,113
JOB TITLE Government Affairs Director	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $185,271	MAXIMUM SALARY $250,279
JOB TITLE Government Affairs Manager	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $123,991	MAXIMUM SALARY $167,081
JOB TITLE Government Liaison II	LOCATION Fargo, ND	MINIMUM SALARY $85,090	MAXIMUM SALARY $110,590

The Local Government Officer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Fargo, ND that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

56238

80077

About Fargo, North Dakota Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Local Government Officer Salary in popular cities: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot

Recently searched related titles: Clinical Trials Monitor

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Local Government Officer : Freelance Designer