Council weighs higher highway superintendent salary and whether to hire a licensed engineer

Jun 16, 2026

Council discussed posting a highway superintendent salary range of $60,000–$70,925, potential state reimbursement if the hire is a registered professional engineer, and downstream staffing and cost implications; members asked staff for comparative research and did not take final action.

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Mr. Pasel asked the council to authorize a highway superintendent posting with a salary range between $60,000 and $70,925, noting that the Wagner Irwin Sheiley study lists a low of $63,832 and a mid of $70,925. He said the fully loaded cost at the top of the range would be about $84,295 when FICA, PERF and benefits are included.

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