City Manager Salary
Summary
Recruitment for the next city manager ramps up fast: posting June 23, interviews in early August, appointment August 24, with a $240,000-$270,500 base salary range based on Wisconsin peer cities.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed base salary range of $240,000-$270,500 is slightly below the outgoing manager's $253,000 at the low end and well above peer-city salaries at the top.
Residents get a leader chosen through heavy public input — 835 survey responses shaped the profile, with communication and community engagement as top traits.
No groups are directly harmed by setting a salary range; the real tradeoff is whether taxpayers think the final pay is worth it.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Janesville Council sets salary range for next city manager
Janesville Council sets salary range for next city manager GazetteXtra
City Council Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
Recruitment for the next city manager ramps up fast: posting June 23, interviews in early August, appointment August 24, with a $240,000-$270,500 base salary range based on Wisconsin peer cities.
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