Data received June 2026 • Pay amounts from W-2 Box 5 and Form 1099.

Full-time employees

18

Number of departments

5

Median pay

$22,401

Average pay

$22,706

Hillsdale

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 Department 6 $43,102 $43,219 2.0 $61,029
Elected Officials (Trustees) 5 $1,200 $1,320 5.0 $1,800
Form 1099 3 $7,500 $7,950 2.0 $10,850
City Hall 2 $29,493 $29,493 11.0 $34,374
Public Works 2 $29,985 $29,985 17.5 $39,780

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