Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

31

Number of departments

6

Median pay

$39,212

Average pay

$35,688

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 Dept 14 $56,893 $52,550 3.5 $63,324
Legislative 8 $7,200 $7,200 17.5 $7,200
Executive Dept 4 $34,171 $35,222 4.5 $63,544
Public Works 3 $36,965 $32,548 7.0 $39,807
Housing & Building 1 $39,212 $39,212 19.0 $39,212
Judicial 1 $35,300 $35,300 8.0 $35,300

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