Data received May 2025

Full-time employees

26

Number of departments

6

Median pay

$42,788

Average pay

$37,986

Northwoods

Employees by pay range

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Departments

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Department

 FT employeesempl. Median pay Average pay Median experience Top earner
Police 12 $58,078 $54,361 2.0 $62,954
Legislative 6 $7,200 $7,200 19.5 $7,200
Executive 3 $27,869 $32,864 4.0 $61,724
Public Works 3 $35,563 $38,498 6.0 $46,470
Housing and Building 1 $39,107 $39,107 18.0 $39,107
Judicial 1 $38,912 $38,912 7.0 $38,912

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