Municipal Clerk Salary in Albany, New York

What is the salary range of Municipal Clerk?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Municipal Clerk in Albany, NY is $44,509. While Salary.com is seeing that Municipal Clerk salary in Albany, NY can go up to $54,691 or down to $36,613, but most earn between $40,376 and $49,839. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Municipal Clerk in the United States.

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$40,376 to $49,839

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What is a Municipal Clerk?

A Municipal Clerk is responsible for maintaining official records and documents for a city or town government. They oversee the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, attend and record minutes of official meetings, and ensure that all legal requirements for public notices and records are met. Municipal Clerks also manage the election process, including voter registration and the administration of elections. They may also handle administrative tasks such as licensing, permits, and public information requests. Additionally, they may serve as the official custodian of the municipality's seal and other important documents. Overall, Municipal Clerks play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and compliance with legal requirements within local government.

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What does a Municipal Clerk do?

Common responsibilities of a Municipal Clerk

Coordinating and preparing agendas and minutes for city council meetings and other official gatherings.

September 15, 2023

Maintaining and organizing official records and documents for the municipality.

September 21, 2023

Coordinating the publication and distribution of legal notices and public announcements.

September 29, 2023

Serving as the custodian of the municipal seal and official documents.

October 07, 2023

Administering oaths of office and maintaining a record of official appointments and resignations.

October 14, 2023

Assisting with the development and implementation of municipal policies and procedures.

October 18, 2023

Managing and overseeing municipal elections, including voter registration and candidate filings.

October 20, 2023

Providing information and assistance to the public regarding municipal services, procedures, and regulations.

October 28, 2023

Managing public records requests and ensuring compliance with open records laws.

November 06, 2023

Providing administrative support to the mayor, city council, and other municipal officials.

November 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Municipal Clerk in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

40376

49839

44509

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

40795

50993

45309

What is the average salary for Municipal Clerk in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Municipal Clerk in Albany, NY. The base salary for Municipal Clerk ranges from $40,376 to $49,839 with the average base salary of $44,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,795 to $50,993 with the average total cash compensation of $45,309.

View Average Salary for Municipal Clerk as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,509	$40,376 - $49,839
Bonus	$799	$419 - $1,154
Total Pay	$45,309	$40,795 - $50,993

* 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.

Municipal Clerk Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,270 - $49,707	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,352 - $49,809	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,729 - $53,978	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,609 - $50,127	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,225 - $49,652	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,842 - $52,883	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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