2019 Wage and salary survey. Public safety, volume II

2020 Municipal Wage and Salary Survey
Public Safety Positions
January 2021
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Research
60 Executive Park South Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
404-679-4940

County Job Descriptions

Public Safety

Animal Control Director Performs professional and skilled work in supervising and coordinating work activities of other workers who are responsible for the apprehension and care of animals.
Animal Control Officer Performs skilled work in the apprehension and care of animals found in violation of animal control ordinances.
Animal Shelter Administrator Administers animal shelter and animal care operations including supervising paid staff and volunteers and planning, organizing, and coordinating the shelter programs.
Assistant Chief, Fire Department Performs highly responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work in assisting the direction of the Fire Department.
Assistant Chief, Police Department Performs highly responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work in directing the activities of the Police Department.
Automotive Mechanic (Public Safety) Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains fleet automobiles.
Bailiff Responsible for duties related to processing of persons under court direction.
Captain, Fire Officer Directs and coordinates activities of firefighters during an assigned shift by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, recording information, and participating in training. Also leads subordinates in performance of duties at a fire.
Captain, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.
Captain, Sheriffs Office Directs and coordinates activities of county sheriff's deputies by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Directs and coordinates activities of county sheriff's office, which may include scheduling work assignments and deployment of manpower in patrol division and transmitting orders to subordinate officers for execution; develops office procedures to serve as guidelines for proper conduct of patrol division activities, based on legal information and previous law enforcement experience.
Chief Jailer/Jail Administrator Supervises and coordinates the work activities of jail staff.
Chief, Fire Department Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the activities of a fire department.
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Public Safety
Chief, Police Department Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the activities of municipal police department in accordance with authority delegated by Mayor and Council.
Code Enforcement Officer Performs technical level work in ensuring that all codes and ordinances are adhered to throughout jurisdiction.
Communications Director Directs the operations, development, and implementation of policies and procedures and the administration and management of the Communications Department.
Corporal, Police Department Performs law enforcement and some routine investigative work. May train entrylevel police officers and serve as a lead officer on special assignments.
Corporal, Sheriffs Office Performs law enforcement and some routine investigative work. May train entrylevel deputies and serve as a lead officer on special assignments.
Corrections Officer Supervises inmates in county penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures, which may include preparing written reports concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries.
Deputy Sheriff Maintains law and order throughout the county and serves legal processes of courts. Also transports or escorts prisoners between courtrooms, prison, and medical facilities. May operate radio to deliver instructions to patrol unit.
Deputy Warden Assists in the administration and operation of employees and inmates at a county penal facility.
Detention Officer Supervises prisoners in station or jail, assuming responsibilities for all needs of prisoners during detention. May prepare arrest records identifying prisoner and charge assigned.
Dispatcher Operates radio and telephone equipment to receive, process, and dispatch calls to police, fire, emergency ambulance, or civil defense services. Usually required to maintain a log of calls for service.
Dispatcher/Jailer Maintains security of prisoners during their detention and operates radio and telephone receiving and dispatching calls to the appropriate department and/or person.
E-911 Director Manages E-911 system/call center and supervises E-911 operators.
E-911 Operator Responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching appropriate personnel to the correct location.
Emergency Management Director Responsible for organization, administration, and operation of the county emergency management unit.
Emergency Medical Services Director Directs emergency medical service program, coordinates activities of persons involved in rescue, care, and transportation of catastrophe/accident victims.
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Public Safety

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Provides emergency care and operates specialized medical equipment before, during, and after the transport of patients to emergency facilities. This title covers all certification levels including EMTBasic, EMT, Cardiac Technician, and Paramedic.

Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department Drives fire fighting vehicle to fire scene and conducts pumping operations to assist in fire fighting.

Evidence Clerk/Technician Responsible for securing, organizing, and storing crime evidence and/or seized property.

Fire Marshal Plans, manages, and coordinates fire prevention and fire investigation activities of the fire department.

Firefighter

Controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment. Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants. Note: This is an entry level position and does not include Engine Driver.

Firefighter/EMT

Controls and extinquishes fires, protects life and property, maintains fire equipment and facilties, and provides emergency care and operates specialized medical equipment before, during, and after the transport of patients to emergency facilities.

Investigator/Detective, Police Department Performs investigations in the police department to solve or prevent crimes. Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence that may lead to a conviction.

Investigator/Detective, Sheriffs Office Performs investigations in the sheriff's office to solve or prevent crimes. Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence that may lead to a conviction.

Lieutenant, Fire Officer Performs fire fighting responsibilities according to NFPA 1021 and emergency care duties. Responsible for the daily operation of a fire station, supervising a shift with activities associated with hydrant maintenance, fire pre-plans, and inspection of industrial complexes and record keeping.

Lieutenant, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.

Lieutenant, Sheriffs Office Directs and coordinates activities of county sheriff's deputies by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.

Major, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.

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Major, Sheriffs Office

Directs and coordinates activities of county sheriff's deputies by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.

Patrol Officer, Police Department Patrols assigned area on foot, using motorcycle, car, or on horseback, to control traffic, prevent crimes or disturbances of peace, and arrest violators.

Patrol Officer, Sheriffs Office As a member of the county sheriff's office, patrols assigned area on foot, using motorcycle, car, or on horseback to control traffic, prevent crimes or disturbances of peace, and arrest violators.

Probation Officer Manages a caseload of probationers; identifies and monitors risk, ensures compliance with sentence, encourages positive behavioral change; provides direction, service, and information to court.

Public Safety Director Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Public Safety Department in the development and provision of quality police, fire, emergency medical, and emergency management services to facilitate the protection and well-being of residents.

Records Clerk Maintains records for monthly statistical reports; enters all citations written by police officers into computer; and provides authorized personnel with information from NCIC/GCIC computer network.

School Resource Officer Responsible for performing tasks and operations related to assuring student safety in the processes of conducting school classes and special events.

Sergeant, Police Department Responsible for the direction and supervision of law enforcement activities performed by a group of county police officers during a particular shift or assignment.

Sergeant, Sheriffs Office Responsible for the direction and supervision of law enforcement activities performed by a group of deputies during a particular shift or assignment.

Warden Directs the administration and operation of employees and inmates at a county penal facility.

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Animal Control Director
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

35,037

38,700

52,529

57,177

2

B

1

36,296

36,296

50,523

50,523

1

C

2

27,914

34,902

39,697

48,506

2

D

3

33,286

37,707

47,986

58,698

3

E

2

24,586

28,371

41,267

43,014

2

Total/Avg

10

31,424

35,195

46,400

51,584

10

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Warner Robins
B LaGrange C Perry
Vidalia D Barnesville
Centerville Hawkinsville E Blackshear West Point

2019 Population
72,130 77,617 30,305 17,894 10,402
6,659 7,884 5,270 3,527 3,737

Minimum entry-level
wage
18.61 15.08 17.45 16.78 20,924.80 37,707.00 13.88 16.00 10.00 13.64

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

27.49

Hourly

40

1

23.02

Hourly

40

1

24.29

Hourly

40

1

23.32

Hourly

40

1

30,888.00 Annual

40

1

51,980.00 Annual

40

1

28.22

Hourly

40

1

16.00

Hourly

40

1

19.00

Hourly

40

1

20.68

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 1

Public Safety
Animal Control Officer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

25,175

25,749

37,822

39,297

7

B

2

32,022

34,944

45,469

54,184

5

C

8

29,222

33,821

43,265

51,584

9

D

6

26,555

31,845

41,527

49,608

10

E

7

24,709

31,210

32,156

43,693

7

Total/Avg

25

27,536

31,514

40,048

47,673

38

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Warner Robins
B LaGrange Newnan
C Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Doraville Douglas Perry Vidalia
D Fitzgerald Hawkinsville Jesup LaFayette Thomaston Tybee Island
E Alma Ashburn Baxley Elberton Lyons

2019 Population
72,130 77,617 30,305 41,581 15,108 12,081 17,271 21,760 10,265 11,695 17,894 10,402
8,662 5,270 9,841 7,339 8,752 7,506 3,380 3,704 4,659 4,329 4,233

Minimum entry-level
wage
11.83 12.38 13.99 16.80 26,881.00 14.23 15.18 16.26 16.10 12.83 14.81 20,924.80 7.25 12.50 15.31 12.37 14.32 14.85 27,040.00 11.85 12.30 31,210.00 13.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

17.47

Hourly

40

2

18.89

Hourly

40

5

17.67

Hourly

40

3

26.05

Hourly

40

2

41,308.00 Annual

40

1

19.78

Hourly

40

2

21.89

Hourly

40

2

24.74

Hourly

40

1

24.80

Hourly

40

1

19.57

Hourly

40

1

20.91

Hourly

40

0

30,888.00 Annual

40

1

17.34

Hourly

40

4

12.50

Hourly

40

1

23.85

Hourly

40

2

23.05

Hourly

40

1

19.30

Hourly

40

1

23.75

Annual

40

1

29,702.00 Annual

40

1

11.85

Hourly

40

1

16.58

Hourly

40

1

43,693.00 Annual

40

1

15.50

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 2 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Animal Control Officer

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Soperton Unadilla

2019 Population
3,148 3,525

Minimum entry-level
wage
8.00 10.00

Maximum wage
11.00 18.00

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

1

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 3

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Animal Shelter Administrator
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

E

1

17,659

17,659

20,800

20,800

1

Total/Avg

1

17,659

17,659

20,800

20,800

1

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
E Hazlehurst

2019 Population
4,137

Minimum entry-level
wage
8.49

Maximum wage
10.00

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 4 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Assistant Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

68,790

86,466

106,377

117,695

14

B

7

70,757

86,133

100,489

111,969

11

C

10

57,980

75,795

87,935

119,499

18

D

6

44,730

61,614

64,901

101,662

6

E

12

43,583

65,279

57,344

82,027

11

F

1

32,760

32,760

48,048

48,048

1

Total/Avg

41

53,100

68,008

77,516

96,817

61

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

A Albany

72,130 68,500.64 117,694.72 Annual

40

1

Johns Creek City

84,579 86,465.50 115,809.92 Annual

40

2

Marietta

60,867 71,489.60 114,179.52 Annual

56

3

Roswell

94,763 66,088.00 105,741.00 Annual

40

2

Warner Robins

77,617

24.72

37.72

Hourly

40

6

B Dalton

33,665

41.41

44.14

Annual

40

1

East Point

34,875 67,878.00 105,867.00 Annual

40

2

McDonough

26,768 61,952.63 99,526.92 Annual

40

1

Peachtree City

36,223 75,495.00 111,969.00 Annual

40

2

Rome

36,716 77,500.00 100,000.00 Annual

40

1

Statesboro

32,954

28.32

42.48

Annual

40

3

Woodstock

33,039 67,433.60 105,892.80 Annual

40

1

C Americus

15,108 61,612.00 94,679.00 Annual

40

3

Brunswick

16,256 43,758.00 70,013.00 Annual

40

1

Calhoun

17,271

28.00

31.80

Hourly

40

2

Cartersville

21,760 58,228.00 109,752.00 Annual

40

4

Covington

14,206 67,683.20 99,424.00 Annual

40

1

Fayetteville

17,991 74,686.92 119,499.08 Annual

40

1

Loganville

12,880 45,601.94 64,599.93 Annual

53

3

Milledgeville

18,704 54,491.39 82,915.09 Annual

40

1

Union

22,399 75,795.00 113,692.50 Annual

40

1

Vidalia

10,402 39,707.20 58,635.20 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 5

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Assistant Chief, Fire Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

D Centerville

7,884

Eastman

5,067

Garden City

8,713

Jesup

9,841

McRae-Helena

8,277

Toccoa

8,336

E Baldwin

3,414

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Cornelia

4,683

Hahira

3,029

Hartwell

4,437

Hazlehurst

4,137

Jasper

3,974

Palmetto

4,851

Social Circle

4,544

Summerville

4,243

F Clarkesville

1,821

Minimum entry-level
wage
58,573.00 15.00
61,614.00 18.53 13.74
46,237.00 14.00 15.00
33,274.00 21.60
37,128.00 53,040.00 35,000.00 36,010.00 65,279.00 52,581.00 64,225.84
16.11 15.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

58,573.00 Annual

40

17.75

Hourly

30

101,662.00 Annual

40

28.88

Annual

40

24.40

Hourly

56

70,355.00 Annual

40

17.75

Hourly

42

20.97

Hourly

48

59,716.00 Annual

45

28.80

Annual

40

59,623.00 Annual

40

53,040.00 Annual

40

68,309.00 Annual

40

38,640.00 Annual

48

65,279.00 Annual

40

82,027.00 Annual

40

64,225.84 Annual

40

22.24

Hourly

40

22.00

Hourly

42

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 6 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Assistant Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

75,186

79,628

122,875

136,000

6

B

13

75,529

89,943

114,776

146,999

14

C

13

67,014

90,787

92,071

119,499

14

D

3

44,041

54,670

62,414

71,055

3

E

11

49,338

70,000

66,146

97,404

11

F

7

34,542

47,733

41,839

50,640

8

G

3

25,511

34,944

36,900

54,514

3

H

1

32,000

32,000

32,000

32,000

1

Total/Avg

56

50,395

62,463

71,128

88,514

60

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Brookhaven Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock
C Bainbridge

2019 Population
72,130 55,554 60,867 94,763 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 41,581 36,223 36,716 32,954 33,039 12,081

Minimum entry-level
wage
76,799.84 79,628.00 78,686.40 78,182.00
30.11 72,518.34 66,234.15 74,895.58
34.22 89,942.87 85,758.00 89,090.00 67,878.00
31.14 75,495.00 77,500.00
31.26 81,598.40
33.78

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

131,957.28 Annual

40

136,000.00 Annual

40

125,736.00 Annual

40

125,091.00 Annual

40

45.96

Hourly

40

106,676.28 Annual

43

90,899.56 Annual

40

116,088.15 Annual

40

53.56

Annual

40

143,255.74 Annual

40

132,891.00 Annual

40

146,999.00 Annual

40

105,867.00 Annual

40

48.26

Hourly

40

111,969.00 Annual

40

100,000.00 Annual

40

46.89

Annual

40

128,128.00 Annual

40

46.97

Hourly

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 7

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Assistant Chief, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Cartersville Covington Dallas Douglas Fayetteville Grovetown Holly Springs Loganville Moultrie Snellville Union Vidalia D Camilla Eastman McRae-Helena E Adairsville Avondale Estates Blakely Chatsworth Cornelia Harlem Hartwell Hiram Jasper Pelham Senoia F Butler Clayton Davisboro Gordon Lumber City Mount Zion Wrens G Flovilla McIntyre Reynolds H Warm Springs

2019 Population
21,760 14,206 13,981 11,695 17,991 15,152 15,442 12,880 14,211 20,077 22,399 10,402
5,012 5,067 8,277 4,963 3,129 4,571 4,290 4,683 3,371 4,437 4,223 3,974 3,466 4,412 1,759 2,193 1,958 1,857 1,257 1,813 1,939
660 605 960 405

Minimum entry-level
wage
70,945.00 71,739.20 56,623.64
28.27 74,686.92 61,110.40 76,685.20 50,372.91 65,000.00 90,787.00 75,795.00 48,380.80 54,670.00
18.00 40,011.73
24.55 69,574.00 40,000.00 35,798.80 38,613.00
16.88 35,000.00 50,000.00 63,257.00 51,665.09 70,000.00
15.00 47,732.62
16.50 21.26 14.00 12.00 28,371.20 7,200.00 16.00 15.38 32,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

107,952.00 Annual

40

105,352.00 Annual

40

84,389.70 Annual

40

43.13

Annual

40

119,499.08 Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

115,027.80 Annual

40

71,358.40 Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

90,787.00 Annual

40

113,692.50 Annual

40

71,448.00 Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

24.61

Hourly

40

71,054.62 Annual

40

36.45

Annual

40

97,404.00 Annual

40

50,000.00 Annual

40

65,958.80 Annual

45

59,623.00 Annual

40

23.87

Hourly

43

69,505.00 Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

63,257.00 Annual

40

51,665.09 Annual

40

76,000.00 Annual

40

22.01

Hourly

40

50,640.00 Annual

40

16.50

Hourly

40

21.26

Hourly

40

14.50

Hourly

40

18.00

Hourly

43

47,501.92 Annual

40

7,200.00

Annual

35

22.43

Hourly

42

24.38

Hourly

43

32,000.00 Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 8 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Automotive Mechanic (Public Safety)
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

1

27,498

27,498

43,992

43,992

1

C

2

31,294

39,229

50,378

59,675

7

D

1

31,200

31,200

46,800

46,800

1

Total/Avg

4

29,997

32,642

47,057

50,156

9

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B Rome C Cartersville
Kingsland D Fort Oglethorpe

2019 Population
36,716 21,760 17,949 9,994

Minimum entry-level
wage
13.22 18.86 11.23 15.00

Maximum wage
21.15 28.69 19.75 22.50

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

1

Hourly

40

5

Hourly

40

2

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 9

Public Safety
Captain, Fire Officer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

6

55,473

72,069

87,211

106,787

56

B

7

58,936

73,615

81,568

93,213

49

C

20

45,108

66,227

65,955

118,591

71

D

12

40,457

57,315

58,074

94,570

29

E

12

37,393

55,000

45,291

61,045

20

F

3

19,058

28,392

29,805

47,507

3

Total/Avg

60

42,737

58,770

61,317

86,952

228

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock
C Americus Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Covington Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown

72,130

14.90

22.02

Hourly

56

15

67,213

17.14

33.94

Hourly

53

18

84,579

26.15

35.02

Hourly

53

8

60,867 66,743.04 106,787.20 Annual

56

9

94,763 61,193.00 97,909.00 Annual

60

3

77,617

20.29

30.96

Hourly

40

3

27,259 64,788.97 77,138.76 Annual

40

3

33,665

25.28

26.95

Hourly

56

3

41,581

17.67

27.38

Hourly

56

3

36,223 62,418.00 92,355.00 Annual

54

3

36,716 50,000.00 70,000.00 Annual

56

30

32,954

25.66

38.49

Annual

40

4

33,039

19.54

32.01

Hourly

56

3

15,108 45,976.00 70,651.00 Annual

40

10

16,256 36,160.80 56,633.38 Annual

40

5

17,271

19.27

20.23

Hourly

53

3

21,760 52,752.00 80,268.00 Annual

40

5

14,206

18.75

27.52

Hourly

53

6

11,695

16.58

35.41

Hourly

28

4

15,881 48,404.95 75,027.67 Annual

40

3

17,991

20.29

43.03

Hourly

53

3

15,152 66,227.00 66,227.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 10 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Captain, Fire Officer

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Kingsland

17,949

Loganville

12,880

Milledgeville

18,704

Monroe

13,673

Moultrie

14,211

Perry

17,894

Richmond Hill

13,839

Rincon

10,361

Tifton

16,838

Vidalia

10,402

Winder

17,937

D Byron

5,226

Camilla

5,012

Eastman

5,067

Fitzgerald

8,662

Garden City

8,713

Hapeville

6,534

Jackson

5,239

LaFayette

7,339

McRae-Helena

8,277

Morrow

7,192

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Tybee Island

7,506

E Baldwin

3,414

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Cuthbert

3,417

Dawson

4,126

Donalsonville

2,466

Elberton

4,329

Hahira

3,029

Hartwell

4,437

Hazlehurst

4,137

Pelham

3,466

F Clarkesville

1,821

Edison

1,396

Wrens

1,939

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.15 13.97 38,565.04 15.57 50,445.80 19.25 49,042.00 46,054.70 18.76 31,087.68 20.03 42,099.20 14.50 11.00 7.25 57,315.00 27.21 22.63 13.65 11.87 20.32 42,322.00 17.91 54,268.00 13.00 15.00 29,489.20 40,000.00 10.50 13.45 20.00 39,371.00 46,174.00 55,000.00 13.50 14.16 13.00 412.00 13.64

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

17.27

Hourly

56

1

23.35

Hourly

53

3

58,681.25 Annual

40

1

30.75

Hourly

48

6

50,445.80 Annual

40

1

26.48

Hourly

56

3

68,190.00 Annual

40

4

58,780.37 Annual

40

1

28.14

Hourly

37.23

3

44,564.52 Annual

40

4

31.21

Hourly

40

4

70,283.20 Annual

40

0

22.28

Hourly

54

3

14.16

Hourly

30

2

17.52

Hourly

43

3

94,570.00 Annual

40

3

45.45

Hourly

56

3

24.96

Hourly

40

0

20.69

Hourly

40

6

21.08

Hourly

56

1

20.39

Hourly

53

3

42,322.00 Annual

44

3

24.14

Hourly

53

4

86,829.00 Annual

40

1

16.56

Hourly

42

1

18.66

Hourly

48

1

57,242.12 Annual

53

3

55,000.00 Annual

53

1

11.50

Hourly

53

1

13.45

Hourly

56

2

22.05

Hourly

40

1

56,667.00 Annual

42

3

46,174.00 Annual

40

1

61,045.00 Annual

53

3

15.40

Hourly

48

1

14.16

Hourly

40

2

19.00

Hourly

42

1

412.00

Annual

40

1

22.84

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 11

Public Safety
Captain, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

63,096

84,769

96,525

113,537

20

B

13

62,132

69,996

93,980

109,442

40

C

23

58,321

82,614

81,818

112,177

50

D

16

50,227

75,712

68,542

100,865

28

E

15

41,499

58,000

50,696

69,909

22

F

8

35,459

54,250

40,793

58,500

8

G

1

31,908

31,908

48,544

48,544

1

H

1

32,448

32,448

39,936

39,936

1

Total/Avg

82

46,886

61,212

65,104

81,614

170

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville Rome Statesboro Woodstock
C Acworth

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 84,579 94,763 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 33,992 29,609 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 36,716 32,954 33,039 22,818

Minimum entry-level
wage
48,599.20 60,900.00 84,768.55 69,805.00
24.72 66,093.28 62,223.33 69,995.87
28.89 66,328.30 67,205.00 53,183.00 65,769.27 57,644.00 66,366.05 55,000.00
28.32 58,905.60 74,784.90

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

71,803.68 Annual

40

107,140.00 Annual

40

113,537.06 Annual

40

111,688.00 Annual

40

37.72

Hourly

40

97,038.69 Annual

43

85,395.24 Annual

40

108,493.60 Annual

40

40.52

Annual

40

109,441.69 Annual

40

104,125.00 Annual

40

82,948.00 Annual

40

98,653.90 Annual

40

95,536.00 Annual

42

99,995.86 Annual

40

75,000.00 Annual

40

42.48

Annual

40

92,476.80 Annual

40

112,177.40 Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
5 4 1 4 6 2 3 2 4 4 3 6 2 2 3 6 2 1 2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 12 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Captain, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Dallas Doraville Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Kingsland Lilburn Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Richmond Hill Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Barnesville Bremen Byron Camilla Centerville Cumming Fitzgerald Fort Oglethorpe Garden City Glennville Hapeville Jackson Jesup Locust Grove Sylvester Thomaston Tybee Island

2019 Population
12,081 16,256 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 13,981 10,265 11,695 15,881 17,991 17,949 12,810 13,673 14,211 16,592 17,894 13,839 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937
6,659 6,638 5,226 5,012 7,884 6,547 8,662 9,994 8,713 5,020 6,534 5,239 9,841 8,243 5,776 8,752 7,506

Minimum entry-level
wage
24.17 50,676.75
26.52 58,288.00 66,845.90 60,132.80 51,251.20
30.09 20.61 55,418.82 64,032.00 51,490.76 82,613.55 20.90 61,000.00 29.96 58,700.00 59,341.00 22.86 64,043.37 45,012.24 61,942.00 47,490.00 25.65 47,748.38 18.50 50,429.00 75,712.00 7.25 25.00 57,315.00 42,519.00 27.21 23.33 21.47 66,375.91 52,500.00 23.98 54,268.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

33.61 81,082.79
26.52 88,601.00 96,825.46 88,358.40 76,377.60
46.33 32.07 85,899.18 102,451.20 62,828.51 82,613.55 33.04 61,000.00 34.00 89,600.00 82,510.00 34.29 96,065.06 64,559.04 96,512.00 65,465.00 25.65 79,740.78 26.00 50,429.00 75,712.00 26.79 32.50 94,570.00 59,121.00 45.45 25.00 33.49 100,865.35 52,500.00 32.31 86,829.00

Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual

42 40 42.75 40 40 40 40 42 42 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 43 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 43 40

Number of full-time employees*
5 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 5 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 2 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 13

Public Safety
Captain, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
E Ashburn Baldwin Blackshear Chatsworth Elberton Gray Hartwell Jasper Lakeland Lyons Ringgold Royston Senoia Summerville West Point
F Clarkesville Clayton Edison Ellijay McCaysville Remerton Sparta Trion
G Reynolds H Newington

2019 Population
3,704 3,414 3,527 4,290 4,329 3,274 4,437 3,974 1,207 4,233 3,630 2,571 4,412 4,243 3,737 1,821 2,193 1,396 1,714 1,204 1,079 1,230 1,893
960 262

Minimum entry-level
wage
40,040.00 34,320.00
15.00 34,091.20 39,371.00 50,000.00 51,000.00 54,982.00
10.00 35,000.00 40,690.07 35,568.00 58,000.00
24.68 22.16 40,000.00 43,500.00 865.38 21.01 14.19 54,250.00 31,509.00 17.63 14.27 13.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

42,478.28 Annual

40

2

39,520.00 Annual

40

1

22.00

Hourly

40

1

62,836.80

Annual

42.75

2

51,631.00 Annual

42

4

50,000.00 Annual

40

1

54,997.00 Annual

40

2

54,982.00 Annual

40

1

16.00

Hourly

40

1

44,000.00 Annual

40

1

49,501.30 Annual

40

1

41,081.38 Annual

40

1

63,000.00 Annual

40

1

27.63

Annual

40

1

33.61

Hourly

40

2

55,000.00 Annual

42

1

46,147.00 Annual

40

1

865.38

Annual

40

1

21.01

Hourly

42

1

19.00

Hourly

42

1

58,500.00 Annual

40

1

39,989.00 Annual

43

1

18.49

Hourly

40

1

21.71

Hourly

43

1

16.00

Hourly

48

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 14 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Chief Jailer/Jail Administrator
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

C

2

49,921

61,381

75,635

92,061

2

E

1

25,000

25,000

29,182

29,182

1

Total/Avg

3

37,460

43,190

52,408

60,621

3

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
C Acworth Doraville
E Hartwell

2019 Population
22,818 10,265
4,437

Minimum entry-level
wage
29.51 17.61 25,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

44.26

Hourly

40

1

27.11

Hourly

42

1

29,182.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 15

Public Safety
Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

6

87,879

117,967

138,218

158,002

6

B

10

84,629

105,902

124,797

140,941

10

C

20

72,238

95,414

103,271

145,184

20

D

17

53,921

80,350

69,923

117,483

17

E

24

49,541

83,043

62,261

104,689

24

F

5

36,296

48,235

54,324

70,000

5

H

1

5,720

5,720

5,720

5,720

1

Total/Avg

83

55,746

76,661

79,788

106,003

83

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point LaGrange McDonough Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock
C Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

72,130 86,099.50 147,935.84 Annual

40

1

67,213 60,900.00 109,620.00 Annual

40

1

84,579 117,966.67 158,001.87 Annual

40

1

60,867 96,928.00 154,772.80 Annual

40

1

94,763 89,067.00 142,507.00 Annual

40

1

77,617

36.69

56.00

Hourly

40

1

27,259 105,901.51 105,901.51 Annual

40

1

33,665

42.39

66.35

Annual

40

1

34,875 78,577.00 122,552.00 Annual

40

1

30,305 79,475.00 139,219.00 Annual

40

1

26,768 68,302.78 107,115.85 Annual

40

1

41,581

37.08

57.48

Hourly

40

1

36,223 91,427.00 135,868.00 Annual

40

1

36,716 85,000.00 115,000.00 Annual

40

1

32,954

39.68

59.52

Annual

40

1

33,039 89,772.80 140,940.80 Annual

40

1

15,108 82,566.00 126,879.00 Annual

40

1

12,081

30.71

42.70

Hourly

40

1

16,256 53,461.06 82,864.65 Annual

40

1

17,271

39.86

39.86

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 16 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Chief, Fire Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Cartersville Covington Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Kingsland Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Perry Richmond Hill Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Barnesville Bremen Byron Camilla Centerville Eastman Eatonton Fitzgerald Garden City Hapeville Jackson Jesup LaFayette McRae-Helena Morrow Sylvester Thomaston Toccoa E Ashburn Baldwin Blackshear Blakely Chatsworth

2019 Population
21,760 14,206 11,695 15,881 17,991 17,949 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 17,894 13,839 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937
6,659 6,638 5,226 5,012 7,884 5,067 6,725 8,662 8,713 6,534 5,239 9,841 7,339 8,277 7,192 5,776 8,752 8,336 3,704 3,414 3,527 4,571 4,290

Minimum entry-level
wage
95,414.00 85,654.40
31.21 79,187.41 87,114.83 69,356.60 54,546.64 60,151.42 67,764.00 80,000.00 83,200.00 78,330.00
27.85 80,342.70 49,587.20 68,459.00 56,602.00
27.72 53,110.40 64,000.00 70,329.00
18.00 13.00 1,000.00 71,202.00 70,780.00 27.75 23.69 31.88 44,112.93 80,350.00 60,000.00 64,179.82 56,336.00 52,999.96 45,000.00 15.00 50,000.00 37,585.60

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

145,184.00 Annual

40

125,798.40 Annual

40

47.62

Annual

40

122,740.49 Annual

40

139,383.73 Annual

40

84,628.23 Annual

40

76,505.67 Annual

40

91,522.75 Annual

40

112,940.00 Annual

40

80,000.00 Annual

40

112,100.00 Annual

40

108,913.00 Annual

40

41.78

Annual

40

120,514.05 Annual

40

71,115.20 Annual

40

106,662.00 Annual

40

78,371.00 Annual

40

27.72

Hourly

40

89,044.80 Annual

40

69,000.00 Annual

40

70,329.00 Annual

40

28.25

Hourly

40

14.42

Hourly

40

2,728.00

Annual

40

117,483.00 Annual

40

112,617.00 Annual

40

34.13

Hourly

40

36.96

Annual

40

31.88

Annual

40

78,337.72 Annual

48

90,621.60 Annual

40

60,000.00 Annual

40

86,472.74 Annual

40

85,721.00 Annual

40

52,999.96 Annual

40

49,556.40 Annual

40

25.00

Annual

40

68,500.00 Annual

40

69,243.20 Annual

45

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 17

Public Safety
Chief, Fire Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Chattahoochee Hills C Cornelia Cuthbert Donalsonville Elberton Hahira Hartwell Hazlehurst Hephzibah Jasper Lyons Ocilla Palmetto Pelham Pembroke Social Circle Soperton Thunderbolt West Point F Butler Clarkesville Claxton Ellijay Wrens H Plainville

3,318 4,683 3,417 2,466 4,329 3,029 4,437 4,137 3,944 3,974 4,233 3,732 4,851 3,466 2,626 4,544 3,148 2,623 3,737 1,759 1,821 2,204 1,714 1,939
318

Minimum entry-level
wage
55,000.00 50,000.00 37,859.00 52,000.00 56,849.00 64,893.00 45,000.00 58,010.00 48,089.00 75,000.00 35,000.00 42,016.00 67,108.00 46,350.00 33,100.00 83,042.65 6,500.00 55,000.00 61,387.37
15.00 45,000.00 22,706.00
23.19 34,340.80 5,720.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

80,000.00 Annual

40

75,000.00 Annual

40

39,000.00 Annual

40

56,500.00 Annual

40

83,966.00 Annual

40

64,893.00 Annual

40

90,416.00 Annual

40

61,699.00 Annual

48

48,600.00 Annual

54

75,000.00 Annual

40

44,000.00 Annual

40

42,016.00 Annual

40

104,689.00 Annual

40

46,350.00 Annual

40

42,249.00 Annual

40

83,042.65 Annual

40

6,500.00

Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

93,044.41 Annual

40

25.91

Annual

40

70,000.00 Annual

42

41,995.00 Annual

40

23.19

Hourly

40

57,496.83 Annual

40

5,720.00

Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 18 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

6

96,240

117,967

149,566

160,576

6

B

17

92,189

128,717

136,913

173,886

17

C

28

84,169

159,335

115,287

159,335

28

D

25

60,993

83,200

82,811

132,515

25

E

46

55,726

91,664

70,724

121,183

55

F

36

40,278

63,502

49,128

80,000

38

G

24

37,173

75,296

49,353

98,800

24

H

11

36,761

49,135

43,711

62,897

11

Total/Avg

193

62,941

96,102

87,187

123,649

204

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

72,130 86,099.52 147,935.84 Annual

40

1

55,554 99,772.00 159,636.00 Annual

40

1

84,579 117,966.67 158,001.87 Annual

40

1

60,867 96,928.00 154,772.80 Annual

40

1

94,763 100,360.00 160,576.00 Annual

40

1

77,617

36.69

56.00

Hourly

40

1

30,528 87,438.72 129,056.86 Annual

43

1

27,259 105,901.51 105,901.51 Annual

40

1

30,307 98,172.83 152,167.88 Annual

40

1

33,665

42.39

66.35

Annual

40

1

33,992 93,028.87 153,497.64 Annual

40

1

29,609 99,320.00 155,837.00 Annual

40

1

49,356 103,915.00 171,460.00 Annual

40

1

34,875 78,577.00 122,552.00 Annual

40

1

34,077 87,879.79 131,819.68 Annual

40

1

30,305 128,717.00 173,886.00 Annual

40

1

30,834 98,520.78 148,444.42 Annual

40

1

26,768 71,717.00 109,728.00 Annual

40

1

41,581

37.08

57.48

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 19

Public Safety
Chief, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Americus Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Dallas Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Richmond Hill Rincon Snellville Suwanee Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Auburn Barnesville Bremen Byron Camilla Centerville Cumming

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

36,223 91,427.00 135,868.00 Annual

40

1

36,716 85,000.00 115,000.00 Annual

40

1

32,954

39.68

59.52

Annual

40

1

33,039 89,772.80 140,940.80 Annual

40

1

15,108 82,566.00 126,879.00 Annual

40

1

16,256 61,887.86 95,926.18 Annual

40

1

17,271

39.79

39.79

Hourly

40

1

21,760 95,414.00 145,184.00 Annual

40

1

16,256 159,335.00 159,335.00 Annual

40

1

14,206 85,654.40 125,798.40 Annual

40

1

13,981 69,139.20 103,043.20 Annual

40

1

11,695

34.45

52.56

Annual

40

1

15,881 85,522.40 132,559.73 Annual

40

1

17,991 87,114.83 139,383.73 Annual

40

1

15,442 93,433.48 140,150.22 Annual

40

1

17,949 69,356.60 84,628.23 Annual

40

1

12,810 132,600.00 132,600.00 Annual

40

1

12,880 56,761.46 80,408.43 Annual

40

1

18,704 66,393.50 101,023.99 Annual

40

1

13,673 77,086.00 132,366.00 Annual

40

1

14,211 85,000.00 85,000.00 Annual

40

1

16,592 77,086.00 132,366.00 Annual

40

1

17,894 87,100.00 125,600.00 Annual

40

1

15,758 65,272.00 101,173.00 Annual

40

1

13,839 78,330.00 108,913.00 Annual

40

1

10,361 70,000.00 72,650.53 Annual

40

1

20,077 140,000.12 140,000.12 Annual

40

1

20,907 95,913.00 148,666.00 Annual

40

1

16,838

27.85

41.78

Annual

40

1

22,399 85,163.26 127,744.89 Annual

40

1

10,402 61,942.40 88,753.60 Annual

40

1

17,937 76,319.00 118,893.00 Annual

40

1

7,660 53,601.60 79,185.60 Annual

40

1

6,659 56,602.00 78,371.00 Annual

40

1

6,638

30.52

30.52

Hourly

40

1

5,226 64,169.82 107,164.94 Annual

40

1

5,012 68,000.00 74,000.00 Annual

40

1

7,884 67,512.00 67,512.00 Annual

40

1

6,547 83,200.00 83,200.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 20 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Chief, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Dahlonega

7,294

Eastman

5,067

Eatonton

6,725

Fitzgerald

8,662

Fort Oglethorpe

9,994

Garden City

8,713

Glennville

5,020

Hapeville

6,534

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

LaFayette

7,339

Locust Grove

8,243

McRae-Helena

8,277

Morrow

7,192

Stone Mountain

6,281

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Adairsville

4,963

Alma

3,380

Ashburn

3,704

Avondale Estates

3,129

Baldwin

3,414

Baxley

4,659

Blackshear

3,527

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Chickamauga

3,256

Cornelia

4,683

Cuthbert

3,417

Donalsonville

2,466

Elberton

4,329

Grantville

3,296

Gray

3,274

Hahira

3,029

Harlem

3,371

Hartwell

4,437

Minimum entry-level
wage
67,274.89 18.00
54,080.00 3,307.23 60,008.00 71,202.00 55,270.00 70,780.00
27.75 29.44 27.25 80,680.34 44,112.93 80,400.00 58,448.00 70,000.00 71,239.59 56,336.00 82,822.00 31.41 53,000.00 68,980.08 86,560.00 41,600.00 51,147.20 15.00 50,000.00 39,478.40 55,000.00 68,021.00 50,000.00 46,000.00 48,000.00 56,849.00 63,273.60 70,000.00 69,628.00 48,110.26 40,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

107,639.83 Annual

40

29.18

Hourly

40

76,731.20 Annual

40

3,308.23

Annual

40

89,440.00 Annual

40

117,483.00 Annual

40

76,849.00 Annual

40

112,617.00 Annual

40

34.13

Hourly

40

41.58

Annual

40

41.30

Annual

40

122,602.46 Annual

40

78,337.72 Annual

40

80,400.00 Annual

40

76,261.38 Annual

40

70,000.00 Annual

40

95,984.74 Annual

40

85,721.00 Annual

40

132,515.00 Annual

40

45.67

Annual

40

56,672.00 Annual

42

68,980.08 Annual

40

121,183.00 Annual

40

45,760.00 Annual

40

69,222.40 Annual

40

31.25

Annual

40

64,500.00 Annual

40

72,696.00 Annual

45

80,000.00 Annual

40

68,021.00 Annual

40

75,000.00 Annual

40

48,000.00 Annual

40

59,786.00 Annual

40

83,966.00 Annual

40

63,273.60 Annual

40

70,000.00 Annual

40

69,628.00 Annual

40

73,205.45 Annual

40

78,462.00 Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 21

Public Safety
Chief, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Hazlehurst Hephzibah Hiram Jasper Jonesboro Lake City Lakeland Lyons Millen Nicholls Ocilla Palmetto Pelham Pembroke Ringgold Royston Senoia Social Circle Soperton Springfield Statham Sylvania Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna West Point F Alto Arlington Ball Ground Brooklet Buchanan Butler Clarkesville Claxton Clayton Colquitt Comer Davisboro Ellaville

2019 Population
4,137 3,944 4,223 3,974 4,962 2,829 1,207 4,233 2,766 3,333 3,732 4,851 3,466 2,626 3,630 2,571 4,412 4,544 3,148 4,084 2,839 2,463 3,185 2,623 3,549 3,737 1,198 1,326 2,195 1,815 1,176 1,759 1,821 2,204 2,193 1,834 1,178 1,958 1,867

Minimum entry-level
wage
58,000.00 47,338.00 60,000.00 75,000.00 60,125.00 69,670.23
14.00 45,000.00
17.00 16.00 75,129.60 67,108.00 65,920.00 37,700.00 55,201.02 45,066.00 75,000.00 91,663.56 39,000.00 45,000.00 55,000.00 30.07 60,394.12 55,000.00 48,880.00 61,387.37 17.00 34,000.00 60,000.00 47,500.00 50,003.02 20.00 45,000.00 31,345.00 54,009.80 10.00 38,000.00 18.03 40,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

61,000.00 Annual

48

47,338.00 Annual

40

75,000.00 Annual

40

75,000.00 Annual

40

82,816.00 Annual

40

87,225.33 Annual

40

22.00

Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

28.00

Annual

40

25.00

Hourly

50

75,129.60 Annual

40

104,689.00 Annual

40

65,920.00 Annual

40

51,584.00 Annual

40

78,934.54 Annual

40

53,899.32 Annual

40

87,000.00 Annual

40

91,663.56 Annual

40

46,800.00 Annual

40

59,173.09 Annual

40

63,668.00 Annual

40

33.47

Annual

40

91,896.80 Annual

40

65,000.00 Annual

40

64,558.00 Annual

40

93,044.41 Annual

40

21.00

Hourly

42

48,000.00 Annual

40

64,827.00 Annual

40

47,500.00 Annual

60

50,003.02 Annual

40

22.86

Annual

40

70,000.00 Annual

42

59,092.00 Annual

40

57,299.00 Annual

40

23.60

Hourly

40

48,000.00 Annual

40

18.03

Hourly

40

80,000.00 Annual

70

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 22 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Chief, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Ellijay Gordon Hamilton Lincolnton Lumber City McCaysville Midway Mount Airy Mount Vernon Mount Zion Mountain City Nahunta Oglethorpe Omega Oxford Pine Mountain Ray City Sparta Trion Wadley Willacoochee Wrens Zebulon G Alapaha Cohutta Fairmount Franklin Greenville Hagan Hiawassee Hoboken Jeffersonville Kingston Leary McIntyre Morven Newton Norman Park Pavo

2019 Population
1,714 1,857 1,117 1,503 1,257 1,204 2,061 1,265 2,371 1,813 1,108 1,141 1,156 1,230 2,346 1,417 1,094 1,230 1,893 1,858 1,354 1,939 1,228
675 637 736 971 845 965 911 536 939 679 559 605 549 575 962 604

Minimum entry-level
wage
29.35 26.71 24.00 18.25 14.00 18.50 41,317.71 50,000.00 40,000.00 15.00 14.00 30,000.00 19.83 44,493.80 41,000.00 63,502.00 36,101.00 33,949.00 40,000.00 1,476.00 16.36 34,340.80 45,000.00 15.00 33,000.00 20.00 56,369.04 48,000.00 20.00 20.40 12.55 38,000.00 15.00 30,000.00 45,000.00 15.75 17.00 16.00 14.25

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

29.35

Hourly

40

1

26.71

Annual

40

1

24.00

Annual

40

1

18.25

Annual

40

1

600.00

Annual

40

3

23.00

Hourly

42

1

58,822.40 Annual

40

1

72,000.00 Annual

40

1

50,000.00 Annual

40

1

25.00

Annual

43

1

20.00

Hourly

40

1

36,000.00 Annual

40

1

19.83

Annual

40

1

44,493.80 Annual

40

1

47,729.53 Annual

40

1

63,502.00 Annual

40

1

36,101.00 Annual

42

1

50,925.00 Annual

43

1

52,000.00 Annual

40

1

1,734.40

Annual

40

1

16.36

Hourly

40

1

57,496.83 Annual

40

1

65,000.00 Annual

40

1

16.00

Annual

40

1

46,000.00 Annual

40

1

27.00

Hourly

43

1

56,369.04 Annual

42

1

60,000.00 Annual

40

1

27.00

Hourly

40

1

29.34

Annual

40

1

21.02

Hourly

40

1

38,000.00 Annual

42

1

30.00

Hourly

40

1

30,000.00 Annual

40

1

63,839.00 Annual

40

1

23.50

Hourly

40

1

17.00

Hourly

60

1

25.00

Hourly

42

1

19.00

Annual

44

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 23

Public Safety
Chief, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Pendergrass Plains Reynolds Sardis Tunnel Hill Tyrone Waverly Hall White Woodbury H Cecil Dillard Garfield Graham Jacksonville Rocky Ford Shiloh Sky Valley Tallulah Falls Warm Springs Whigham

2019 Population
562 716 960 960 910 737 807 725 902 283 377 201 290 133 137 486 273 171 405 464

Minimum entry-level
wage
40,000.00 35,000.00
850.00 989.00 40,000.00 75,296.00 20.00 20.00 18.00 15.00 45,000.00 25,000.00 12.25 16.00 34,000.00 16.00 45,000.00 38,000.00 45,000.00 49,135.32

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

50,000.00 Annual

40

1

38,000.00 Annual

40

1

1,358.85

Annual

40

1

1,200.00

Annual

43

1

55,000.00 Annual

40

1

98,800.00 Annual

40

1

35.00

Annual

40

1

23.69

Hourly

40

1

27.00

Hourly

40

1

20.00

Hourly

40

1

55,000.00 Annual

40

1

30,000.00 Annual

40

1

14.00

Hourly

40

1

18.00

Hourly

40

1

34,000.00 Annual

40

1

22.00

Hourly

40

1

55,000.00 Annual

40

1

45,000.00 Annual

40

1

45,000.00 Annual

40

1

62,896.60 Annual

45

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 24 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Code Enforcement Officer
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

38,516

45,094

70,009

102,211

20

B

12

36,584

40,643

57,160

62,982

36

C

25

36,806

52,000

56,719

80,306

42

D

18

37,800

50,835

52,287

80,922

18

E

24

34,564

51,479

45,147

72,071

26

F

3

36,220

44,699

47,625

62,400

3

G

1

29,000

29,000

36,000

36,000

1

Total/Avg

88

35,641

44,822

52,135

70,985

146

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Marietta Warner Robins
B Canton Douglasville Duluth East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan Peachtree City Statesboro Woodstock
C Acworth Americus Bainbridge

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 84,579 60,867 77,617 30,528 33,992 29,609 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 26,768 41,581 36,223 32,954 33,039 22,818 15,108 12,081

Minimum entry-level
wage
18.61 19.10 21.68 40,664.00 15.08 17.08 17.12 18.91 15.70 18.95 14.52 40,501.27 16.59 19.54 17.57 17.28 18.33 18.01 31,118.00 17.30

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

27.49

Hourly

40

3

37.82

Hourly

37

4

49.14

Hourly

40

2

70,012.80 Annual

40

7

23.02

Hourly

40

4

25.62

Hourly

40

3

26.54

Hourly

40

2

29.27

Hourly

40

3

29.76

Hourly

40

8

28.42

Hourly

40

1

23.02

Hourly

40

2

61,024.57 Annual

40

7

26.64

Hourly

40

2

30.28

Hourly

40

2

26.35

Hourly

40

2

25.93

Hourly

40

2

28.60

Hourly

40

2

27.01

Hourly

40

1

47,819.00 Annual

40

1

35.29

Hourly

40

3

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 25

Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer

Group Jurisdiction
Brunswick Buford Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Moultrie Norcross Powder Springs Sugar Hill Suwanee Tifton Union Winder D Auburn Bremen Byron Camilla Centerville Cumming Dacula Eatonton Fitzgerald Hapeville Hawkinsville LaFayette Locust Grove Morrow Stone Mountain Sylvester Thomaston

2019 Population
16,256 15,522 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 11,695 15,881 17,991 15,152 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 14,211 16,592 15,758 24,617 20,907 16,838 22,399 17,937 7,660
6,638 5,226 5,012 7,884 6,547 6,350 6,725 8,662 6,534 5,270 7,339 8,243 7,192 6,281 5,776 8,752

Minimum entry-level
wage
28,351.54 20.00 21.44 20.82
38,248.27 18.01 17.25 19.36 18.79 16.37 15.03 18.93 14.44
34,938.04 52,000.00
17.43 19.32 35,300.00 20.92 12.64 16.22 13.38 14.35 23.75 16.85 18.00 17.31 42,265.00 38,000.00 14.75 7.25 17.30 16.58 20.94 40,749.11 13.02 18.79 49,500.00 24.44

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

43,944.89 Annual

40

3

35.00

Hourly

40

1

21.44

Hourly

40

1

31.67

Hourly

40

3

59,335.62 Annual

40

1

31.59

Hourly

40

1

30.53

Hourly

40

2

30.00

Hourly

40

1

30.07

Hourly

40

2

24.91

Hourly

40

2

22.72

Hourly

40

1

28.39

Hourly

40

1

20.86

Hourly

40

1

53,162.33 Annual

40

1

52,000.00 Annual

40

1

19.65

Hourly

40

3

36.77

Hourly

42

2

55,200.00 Annual

40

2

32.43

Hourly

40

1

18.96

Hourly

40

2

27.34

Hourly

40

2

25.51

Hourly

40

3

21.20

Hourly

40

1

28.80

Hourly

40

1

28.14

Hourly

40

1

25.00

Hourly

40

1

35.19

Hourly

40

1

42,265.00 Annual

42

1

48,000.00 Annual

40

2

19.25

Hourly

40

0

20.01

Hourly

43

1

25.74

Hourly

40

2

16.58

Hourly

40

1

25.00

Annual

40

1

61,922.67 Annual

40

1

16.82

Hourly

40

1

24.52

Hourly

40

1

49,500.00 Annual

40

1

32.92

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 26 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Code Enforcement Officer

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Toccoa Tybee Island E Adairsville Alma Ashburn Avondale Estates Baldwin Blakely Cornelia Dawson Grantville Harlem Hartwell Hiram Jonesboro Lake City Lakeland Millen Palmetto Pelham Ringgold Royston Senoia Springfield Unadilla West Point F Berkeley Lake Colquitt Ellijay G Cohutta

2019 Population
8,336 7,506 4,963 3,380 3,704 3,129 3,414 4,571 4,683 4,126 3,296 3,371 4,437 4,223 4,962 2,829 1,207 2,766 4,851 3,466 3,630 2,571 4,412 4,084 3,525 3,737 2,147 1,834 1,714
637

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.25 50,576.00
15.83 38,272.00 38,000.00 51,479.00
16.50 40,000.00
18.50 20.26 16.82 18.12 30,000.00 30,000.00 16.50 36,354.93 8.00 11.00 15.56 41,303.00 35,358.07 35,568.00 40,000.00 17.00 10.00 13.64 20.00 10.00 21.49 29,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

21.68

Hourly

40

1

80,922.00 Annual

40

1

25.90

Hourly

40

2

55,993.00 Annual

40

1

38,000.00 Annual

40

1

72,071.00 Annual

40

1

18.00

Hourly

40

1

50,000.00 Annual

40

1

29.14

Hourly

42

1

20.26

Hourly

40

1

16.82

Hourly

40

1

27.58

Hourly

40

1

44,054.00 Annual

40

1

36,000.00 Annual

40

1

20.93

Hourly

40

2

38,091.87 Annual

40

1

12.00

Hourly

40

1

16.00

Hourly

40

1

24.27

Hourly

40

1

41,303.00 Annual

40

1

47,886.61 Annual

40

1

43,010.11 Annual

40

1

46,000.00 Annual

40

1

19.54

Hourly

40

1

22.00

Hourly

40

1

20.68

Hourly

40

1

30.00

Hourly

40

1

16.00

Hourly

43

1

21.49

Hourly

40

1

36,000.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 27

Public Safety
Communications Director
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

92,948

101,651

137,434

138,719

2

B

2

38,314

41,683

58,365

62,546

2

C

5

43,158

57,560

67,103

92,095

5

D

1

37,274

37,274

47,216

47,216

1

E

2

40,553

56,728

51,898

79,419

2

G

1

42,494

42,494

55,744

55,744

1

Total/Avg

13

49,124

56,232

69,627

79,290

13

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Brookhaven Johns Creek City
B Newnan Statesboro
C Conyers Fayetteville Grovetown Milledgeville Suwanee
D Hapeville Stone Mountain
E Avondale Estates Dawson
G Tyrone

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

55,554 84,246.00 138,719.00 Annual

40

1

84,579 101,650.58 136,148.46 Annual

40

1

41,581

16.80

26.05

Hourly

40

1

32,954

20.04

30.07

Hourly

40

1

16,256 48,815.56 75,728.96 Annual

40

1

17,991 57,559.64 92,095.43 Annual

40

1

15,152

17.20

26.15

Hourly

40

1

18,704 30,126.94 45,841.71 Annual

40

1

20,907

20.92

32.43

Hourly

40

1

6,534

16.05

25.30

Hourly

40

1

6,281

17.92

22.70

Hourly

40

1

3,129 56,728.00 79,419.00 Annual

40

1

4,126

11.72

11.72

Hourly

40

1

737

20.43

26.80

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 28 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Corporal, Police Department
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

45,642

55,736

63,587

74,649

47

B

7

45,275

50,149

67,994

79,310

73

C

16

42,311

48,499

60,939

70,866

76

D

12

34,662

45,282

52,728

75,941

36

E

15

35,272

51,479

43,666

72,071

31

F

4

29,692

31,200

44,075

52,000

6

G

4

33,037

44,996

41,918

59,051

7

Total/Avg

60

37,984

46,763

53,558

69,127

276

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Johns Creek City
B Canton Carrollton Douglasville Duluth Newnan Peachtree City Statesboro
C Acworth Brunswick Cartersville Conyers Dallas Doraville Douglas Dublin Holly Springs Moultrie Perry

2019 Population
72,130 84,579 30,528 27,259 33,992 29,609 41,581 36,223 32,954 22,818 16,256 21,760 16,256 13,981 10,265 11,695 15,881 15,442 14,211 17,894

Minimum entry-level
wage
17.09 25.52 20.52 44,174.64 23.83 24.11 19.54 21.55 20.04 21.94 40,041.46 19.48 47,669.73 39,774.70 21.04 17.25 19.36 20.40 39,312.00 20.14

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

25.25

Hourly

40

35

34.18

Hourly

42

12

29.85

Hourly

43

4

60,624.77 Annual

40

19

38.13

Annual

40

3

37.37

Hourly

40

6

30.28

Hourly

40

8

31.74

Hourly

40

25

30.07

Hourly

40

8

32.91

Hourly

40

4

54,499.16 Annual

43

4

29.64

Hourly

42

3

64,533.67 Annual

40

4

59,278.68 Annual

40

4

32.41

Hourly

42

4

26.33

Hourly

42

11

31.80

Hourly

40

9

30.59

Hourly

42

4

41,496.00 Annual

40

4

30.53

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 29

Public Safety
Corporal, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Richmond Hill Rincon Suwanee Vidalia Winder D Auburn Barnesville Byron Centerville Eastman Garden City Hapeville Jesup LaFayette McRae-Helena Sylvester Thomaston Toccoa E Ashburn Avondale Estates Cuthbert Dawson Hahira Hartwell Hazlehurst Jasper Lake City Millen Palmetto Pelham Pembroke Royston Soperton F Clarkesville Comer Wrens Zebulon G Sardis Tunnel Hill

2019 Population
13,839 10,361 20,907 10,402 17,937
7,660 6,659 5,226 7,884 5,067 8,713 6,534 9,841 7,339 8,277 5,776 8,752 8,336 3,704 3,129 3,417 4,126 3,029 4,437 4,137 3,974 2,829 2,766 4,851 3,466 2,626 2,571 3,148 1,821 1,178 1,939 1,228
960 910

Minimum entry-level
wage
43,019.00 21.69 21.98
31,100.16 19.83 15.14
35,246.00 15.88 17.96 14.00 21.77 27.21 16.08 14.34 10.13
32,825.52 17.88 15.73 14.00
51,479.00 15.76 9.24
38,563.00 45,906.00
16.15 17.63 39,317.86 13.00 17.97 15.79 15.45 13.85 13.00 14.00 15.00 12.40 15.00 12.00 14.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

59,816.00 Annual

42

5

23.82

Hourly

43

4

34.07

Hourly

40

6

45,885.84 Annual

40

6

30.89

Hourly

42

2

22.37

Hourly

43

1

48,587.00 Annual

40

2

26.53

Hourly

42

3

36.51

Hourly

40

3

16.03

Hourly

40

3

34.84

Hourly

40

6

45.45

Hourly

40

3

25.06

Hourly

42

4

23.99

Hourly

42

4

17.99

Hourly

54

2

33,153.12 Annual

42

2

24.09

Hourly

43

2

23.93

Hourly

40

4

14.00

Hourly

40

1

72,071.00 Annual

43

4

17.00

Hourly

43

1

15.25

Hourly

40

5

38,563.00 Annual

40

1

59,488.00 Annual

40

2

17.00

Hourly

48

1

17.63

Hourly

42

1

58,680.34 Annual

40

1

16.00

Hourly

43

2

28.03

Hourly

43

3

15.79

Hourly

40

1

22.10

Hourly

40

2

17.49

Hourly

40

3

15.00

Hourly

42

3

20.00

Hourly

42

1

18.00

Hourly

40

1

20.76

Hourly

40

2

25.00

Hourly

40

2

14.16

Hourly

43

1

17.00

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 30 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Corporal, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Tyrone Waverly Hall

2019 Population
737 807

Minimum entry-level
wage
20.36 15.00

Maximum wage
26.72 20.00

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

42.5

4

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 31

Public Safety
Corrections Officer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

1

33,010

33,010

48,006

48,006

10

C

1

31,118

31,118

47,819

47,819

7

Total/Avg

2

32,064

32,064

47,913

47,913

17

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B Rome C Americus

2019 Population
36,716 15,108

Minimum entry-level
wage
15.87 31,118.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

23.08

Hourly

40

10

47,819.00 Annual

40

7

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 32 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Detention Officer
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

2

33,634

34,611

60,122

68,245

17

C

2

39,531

42,305

60,044

63,458

16

E

1

35,360

35,360

42,640

42,640

1

Total/Avg

5

36,175

37,425

54,269

58,114

34

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B East Point Kennesaw
C Acworth Doraville
E Lula

2019 Population
34,875 34,077 22,818 10,265 2,961

Minimum entry-level
wage
15.70 16.64 18.92 16.83 17.00

Maximum wage
32.81 25.00 28.38 25.93 20.50

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

16

Hourly

40

1

Hourly

43

12

Hourly

42

4

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 33

Public Safety
Dispatcher
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

3

35,249

37,440

54,066

57,990

19

C

9

28,927

35,714

42,291

55,370

48

D

5

23,182

29,806

35,065

45,802

9

E

6

25,408

30,000

35,920

46,000

17

F

3

20,322

29,307

28,219

29,307

14

Total/Avg

26

26,618

32,453

39,112

46,894

107

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B Duluth Newnan Statesboro
C Americus Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Grovetown Milledgeville Suwanee Vidalia
D Auburn Eatonton Fitzgerald Hapeville McRae-Helena Thomaston
E Dawson Hazlehurst Hiram Royston Sylvania

2019 Population
29,609 41,581 32,954 15,108 17,271 21,760 16,256 13,981 15,152 18,704 20,907 10,402
7,660 6,725 8,662 6,534 8,277 8,752 4,126 4,137 4,223 2,571 2,463

Minimum entry-level
wage
18.00 16.39 16.45 25,601.00 14.65 14.73 31,466.95 30,804.80 11.31 25,978.37 17.17 23,088.00 10.71 10.00 7.25 15.00 12.40 14.33 8.90 12.87 30,000.00 12.63 10.83

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

27.88

Hourly

40

9

25.42

Hourly

40

5

24.68

Hourly

40

5

39,341.00 Annual

40

1

15.40

Hourly

42

4

22.42

Hourly

42

5

48,815.56 Annual

40

8

45,905.60 Annual

40

6

16.80

Hourly

40

5

39,529.16 Annual

40

8

26.62

Hourly

40

6

34,112.00 Annual

40

5

15.82

Hourly

42

2

12.62

Hourly

42

4

13.11

Hourly

40

1

23.81

Hourly

40

6

22.02

Hourly

40

1

19.30

Hourly

40

1

15.49

Hourly

40

5

14.00

Hourly

40

1

46,000.00 Annual

40

2

16.62

Hourly

40

1

14.71

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 34 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Dispatcher
Group Jurisdiction
West Point F Claxton
Gordon Sparta

Public Safety

2019 Population
3,737 2,204 1,857 1,230

Minimum entry-level
wage
13.64 7.25 14.09 7.97

Maximum wage
20.68 13.67 14.09 12.94

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

6

Hourly

40

6

Hourly

40

4

Hourly

40

4

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 35

Public Safety
Dispatcher/Jailer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

1

32,968

32,968

51,126

51,126

1

D

1

15,080

15,080

26,728

26,728

1

E

3

23,130

25,085

28,801

31,221

8

Total/Avg

5

23,726

24,378

35,552

36,358

10

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B Newnan D Fitzgerald E Cuthbert
Hartwell Royston

2019 Population
41,581 8,662 3,417 4,437 2,571

Minimum entry-level
wage
15.85 7.25 9.76 25,085.00 11.54

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

24.58

Hourly

40

1

12.85

Hourly

40

1

12.00

Hourly

40

4

30,222.00 Annual

40

3

15.01

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 36 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

E-911 Director
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

61,047

61,193

102,525

107,140

2

B

4

53,816

69,171

82,107

103,756

4

C

4

42,245

61,942

65,593

91,000

4

D

1

47,135

47,135

75,416

75,416

1

E

1

45,000

45,000

56,700

56,700

1

Total/Avg

12

49,848

56,888

76,468

86,802

12

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Roswell
B Chamblee East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville
C Covington Dallas Doraville Snellville
D Tybee Island E Blakely

2019 Population
67,213 94,763 30,307 34,875 34,077 30,834 14,206 13,981 10,265 20,077
7,506 4,571

Minimum entry-level
wage
60,900.00 61,193.00
20.96 50,651.00 69,170.89 51,845.05 61,942.40 39,769.60
17.61 14.73 47,135.00 45,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

107,140.00 Annual

40

97,909.00 Annual

40

32.48

Hourly

40

78,998.00 Annual

40

103,756.33 Annual

40

78,116.60 Annual

40

91,000.00 Annual

40

59,280.00 Annual

40

27.11

Hourly

40

26.78

Hourly

40

75,416.00 Annual

40

56,700.00 Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 37

Public Safety
E-911 Operator
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

3

32,342

34,726

64,501

83,220

69

B

4

34,445

36,692

55,952

61,901

46

C

4

34,587

37,967

51,638

60,931

41

D

1

28,787

28,787

46,051

46,051

5

E

1

24,960

24,960

47,424

47,424

12

Total/Avg

13

31,024

32,626

53,113

59,905

173

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Roswell
B Chamblee East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville
C Covington Doraville Norcross Snellville
D Tybee Island E Blakely

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 94,763 30,307 34,875 34,077 30,834 14,206 10,265 16,592 20,077
7,506 4,571

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.81 31,500.00
15.90 17.11 15.00 16.49 36,692.15 16.98 16.83 17.01 14.42 13.84 10.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

21.88

Hourly

40

28

83,220.00 Annual

40

19

29.66

Hourly

42

22

26.52

Hourly

40

14

29.76

Hourly

40

9

24.74

Hourly

40

12

55,285.26 Annual

40

11

27.25

Hourly

43

15

25.93

Hourly

40

9

19.08

Hourly

40

9

25.00

Hourly

40

8

22.14

Hourly

40

5

19.00

Hourly

48

12

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 38 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Emergency Management Director
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

C

1

61,000

61,000

75,000

75,000

1

Total/Avg

1

61,000

61,000

75,000

75,000

1

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
C Buford

2019 Population
15,522

Minimum entry-level
wage
61,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

75,000.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 39

Public Safety
Emergency Medical Services Director
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

1

55,660

55,660

90,656

90,656

1

B

1

55,843

55,843

87,096

87,096

1

Total/Avg

2

55,752

55,752

88,876

88,876

2

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Roswell B East Point

2019 Population
94,763 34,875

Minimum entry-level
wage
55,660.00 55,843.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

90,656.00 Annual

40

1

87,096.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 40 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

4

43,225

52,254

63,488

77,052

112

B

6

44,177

52,154

62,302

73,766

86

C

12

34,120

43,269

47,355

63,526

95

D

4

36,492

38,832

46,158

52,336

15

E

2

28,192

35,184

38,489

39,705

6

Total/Avg

28

37,241

44,339

51,559

61,277

314

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Johns Creek City Marietta Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point LaGrange Rome Statesboro
C Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Covington Douglas Loganville Monroe Moultrie Perry Tifton
D Barnesville

2019 Population
72,130 84,579 60,867 77,617 27,259 33,665 34,875 30,305 36,716 32,954 15,108 12,081 16,256 17,271 21,760 14,206 11,695 12,880 13,673 14,211 17,894 16,838
6,659

Minimum entry-level
wage
12.57 18.96 49,416.64 16.65 38,158.41 17.91 20.03 17.55 13.74 15.04 36,023.00 16.47 29,213.04 15.68 12.82 15.70 11.16 11.12 13.20 33,000.00 13.67 15.39 35,246.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

18.57

Hourly

56

37

25.39

Hourly

53

18

77,051.52 Annual

56

33

25.41

Hourly

40

24

52,368.29 Annual

40

14

19.58

Hourly

56

21

31.24

Hourly

40

12

26.27

Hourly

54

1

20.60

Hourly

56

32

22.56

Hourly

56

6

55,357.00 Annual

40

12

22.90

Hourly

42

2

43,819.56 Annual

53

7

15.68

Hourly

53

2

19.51

Hourly

59

11

23.05

Hourly

53

8

17.90

Hourly

28

9

15.27

Hourly

53

7

21.54

Hourly

48

5

38,000.00 Annual

40

15

19.01

Hourly

56

10

19.24

Hourly

37.2

7

48,587.00 Annual

42

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 41

Public Safety
Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department

Group Jurisdiction
Bremen Fitzgerald Thomaston E Dawson Summerville

2019 Population
6,638 8,662 8,752 4,126 4,243

Minimum entry-level
wage
15.00 12.50 14.09 7.28 16.11

Maximum wage
17.03 14.95 18.99 12.80 18.18

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

48

3

Hourly

53

10

Hourly

53

1

Hourly

56

2

Hourly

42

4

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 42 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Evidence Clerk/Technician
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

35,513

43,326

56,966

72,766

7

B

11

37,365

44,326

57,007

71,302

14

C

13

34,101

38,635

52,640

65,707

17

D

2

29,869

32,677

46,145

52,291

2

E

1

33,964

33,964

48,286

48,286

1

Total/Avg

32

34,162

38,586

52,209

62,071

41

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Roswell Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville Newnan Peachtree City Woodstock
C Acworth Brunswick Conyers Covington Doraville Douglas Fayetteville

2019 Population
67,213 55,554 84,579 94,763 77,617 27,259 33,665 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 41,581 36,223 33,039 22,818 16,256 16,256 14,206 10,265 11,695 17,991

Minimum entry-level
wage
19.10 17.32 20.83 17.17 12.38 44,326.26 12.90 18.91 18.37 15.00 19.76 20.32 40,501.27 17.38 17.57 16.61 16.32 30,979.10 28,541.45 18.01 16.83 15.63 17.73

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

37.82

Hourly

37

1

27.70

Hourly

40

1

27.90

Hourly

40

2

27.46

Hourly

40

2

18.89

Hourly

40

1

60,624.77 Annual

40

1

20.19

Hourly

40

1

29.27

Hourly

40

0

34.28

Hourly

40

3

19.18

Hourly

40

1

29.64

Hourly

40

1

29.74

Hourly

40

1

64,113.93 Annual

40

3

26.95

Hourly

40

1

26.35

Hourly

40

1

25.91

Hourly

40

1

24.47

Hourly

40

1

49,566.57 Annual

53

1

44,277.15 Annual

40

1

31.59

Hourly

40

2

25.93

Hourly

40

2

23.85

Hourly

40

1

28.37

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 43

Public Safety
Evidence Clerk/Technician

Group Jurisdiction
Monroe Perry Richmond Hill Suwanee Vidalia Winder D Auburn Garden City Hapeville E Lake City

2019 Population
13,673 17,894 13,839 20,907 10,402 17,937
7,660 8,713 6,534 2,829

Minimum entry-level
wage
17.48 17.69 33,707.00 17.17 26,769.60 17.69 13.01 15.71 15.29 33,964.24

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

26.00

Hourly

40

2

26.59

Hourly

40

1

46,867.00 Annual

40

1

26.62

Hourly

40

1

39,520.00 Annual

40

1

27.55

Hourly

42

1

19.23

Hourly

40

1

25.14

Hourly

40

1

23.38

Hourly

40

1

48,286.40 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 44 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Fire Marshal
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

4

65,401

81,665

121,996

190,376

4

B

5

55,701

75,495

82,840

111,969

4

C

11

49,012

64,043

71,680

96,056

12

D

3

54,392

62,596

81,703

94,570

3

E

5

37,766

51,798

45,768

53,956

5

Total/Avg

28

52,454

67,119

80,797

109,385

28

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Roswell
B East Point Newnan Peachtree City Rome Stockbridge
C Americus Calhoun Cartersville Fayetteville Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Perry Richmond Hill Union
D Centerville Garden City Hapeville

2019 Population
67,213 55,554 84,579 94,763 34,875 41,581 36,223 36,716 29,904 15,108 17,271 21,760 17,991 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 17,894 13,839 22,399
7,884 8,713 6,534

Minimum entry-level
wage
60,900.00 27.81
81,664.84 61,193.00 58,637.00
19.85 75,495.00 60,000.00 43,083.45 48,275.00
23.38 58,228.00
21.71 45,601.94 40,517.40
23.10 44,000.00
20.52 53,946.00 64,043.37
20.80 57,315.00 58,346.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

107,140.00 Annual

40

44.50

Hourly

40

190,376.00 Annual

40

97,909.00 Annual

40

91,450.00 Annual

40

30.77

Hourly

40

111,969.00 Annual

40

80,000.00 Annual

40

66,779.34 Annual

40

74,183.00 Annual

40

26.77

Hourly

40

88,601.00 Annual

40

46.04

Hourly

40

60,253.43 Annual

40

61,652.00 Annual

40

36.90

Hourly

40

44,000.00 Annual

40

29.10

Hourly

40

75,009.00 Annual

40

96,056.06 Annual

40

42.28

Annual

40

94,570.00 Annual

40

84,991.00 Annual

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 45

Public Safety
Fire Marshal

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Morrow

7,192

E Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Cornelia

4,683

Hazlehurst

4,137

Hephzibah

3,944

Jasper

3,974

Minimum entry-level
wage
62,596.00 12.60
35,470.00 10.65
40,252.00 51,798.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

62,596.00 Annual

40

1

18.10

Hourly

53

1

53,956.00 Annual

40

1

13.00

Hourly

48

1

40,752.00 Annual

54

1

51,798.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 46 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Firefighter
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

3

40,350

49,804

66,576

76,010

127

B

8

38,781

48,410

56,575

69,723

182

C

20

32,594

52,266

48,443

85,712

271

D

14

27,796

35,568

44,012

77,688

100

E

21

26,922

33,925

40,055

56,653

115

F

2

25,241

27,040

33,966

39,250

6

Total/Avg

68

31,947

41,169

48,271

67,506

801

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

A Albany Alpharetta Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point LaGrange McDonough Newnan Rome Statesboro
C Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Covington Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Kingsland

72,130

11.85

17.50

Hourly

56

43

67,213

13.33

26.40

Hourly

53

27

77,617

15.08

23.02

Hourly

63.5

57

27,259 44,174.64 60,624.77 Annual

40

40

33,665

13.20

14.59

Hourly

56

24

34,875

16.48

25.71

Hourly

40

15

30,305

17.24

24.83

Hourly

54

6

26,768

13.14

21.11

Hourly

53

2

41,581

14.00

21.70

Hourly

56

6

36,716

10.99

17.51

Hourly

56

77

32,954

12.35

18.52

Hourly

56

12

15,108 34,308.00 52,721.00 Annual

40

20

12,081

16.47

22.90

Hourly

42

1

16,256 26,508.72 37,118.21 Annual

53

15

17,271

11.25

16.00

Hourly

53

12

21,760

12.82

19.51

Hourly

59

13

14,206

12.77

18.75

Hourly

53

3

11,695

10.63

16.21

Hourly

28

10

15,881 35,832.95 62,404.94 Annual

40

28

17,991

14.67

31.10

Hourly

53

9

15,152

11.89

16.80

Hourly

52

20

17,949

9.89

13.56

Hourly

56

12

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 47

Public Safety
Firefighter

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Milledgeville

18,704

Monroe

13,673

Moultrie

14,211

Perry

17,894

Richmond Hill

13,839

Rincon

10,361

Tifton

16,838

Vidalia

10,402

Winder

17,937

D Barnesville

6,659

Bremen

6,638

Byron

5,226

Camilla

5,012

Eastman

5,067

Fitzgerald

8,662

Garden City

8,713

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

McRae-Helena

8,277

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Ashburn

3,704

Baldwin

3,414

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Cornelia

4,683

Cuthbert

3,417

Dawson

4,126

Donalsonville

2,466

Elberton

4,329

Hahira

3,029

Harlem

3,371

Hazlehurst

4,137

Hephzibah

3,944

Jasper

3,974

Millen

2,766

Minimum entry-level
wage
28,675.27 11.73
32,000.00 11.81 17.87 13.96 16.00
28,138.76 11.50
35,246.00 11.00 11.34 9.50 8.40 7.25 12.87 11.73 13.50 10.25
27,207.00 11.41 9.27 17.10 12.00 10.00 9.00
25,493.00 10.80 9.50 10.51 7.28 10.00
31,210.00 11.83 12.27 9.10
30,000.00 11.67 11.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

43,632.80 Annual

53

13

21.54

Hourly

48

7

34,000.00 Annual

40

12

16.77

Hourly

56

26

24.84

Hourly

38.5

12

15.72

Hourly

72

14

24.18

Hourly

37.2

21

41,588.04 Annual

40

8

17.92

Hourly

42.46

15

48,587.00 Annual

42

3

14.10

Hourly

48

9

20.07

Hourly

60

6

15.00

Hourly

54

5

13.00

Hourly

30

6

11.94

Hourly

53

6

20.59

Hourly

53

5

21.00

Hourly

40

8

21.03

Hourly

40

9

18.21

Hourly

56

1

27,872.06 Annual

44

6

15.37

Hourly

53

11

14.11

Hourly

40

13

37.35

Hourly

40

12

12.88

Hourly

40

6

12.50

Hourly

42

4

19.00

Hourly

48

10

54,541.24 Annual

45

3

16.30

Hourly

53

1

25.94

Hourly

42

10

12.00

Hourly

53

8

10.85

Hourly

56

9

13.85

Hourly

43

7

46,422.00 Annual

42

9

15.22

Hourly

53

5

17.92

Hourly

53

2

14.00

Hourly

48

5

37,600.00 Annual

54

3

13.99

Hourly

53

7

16.00

Hourly

48

8

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 48 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Firefighter
Group Jurisdiction
Ocilla Pelham Pembroke Sylvania Thunderbolt F Ellijay Wrens

Public Safety

2019 Population
3,732 3,466 2,626 2,463 2,623 1,714 1,939

Minimum entry-level
wage
11.65 10.00 11.00 10.83 10.16 13.00 11.27

Maximum wage
11.65 12.02 18.80 18.22 17.14 13.79 18.87

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

56

1

Hourly

40

4

Hourly

40

3

Hourly

54

6

Hourly

56

4

Hourly

40

3

Hourly

40

3

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 49

Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

3

38,127

38,915

67,688

72,758

106

B

7

40,445

50,881

63,065

73,205

145

C

8

35,026

42,856

54,924

97,204

86

D

3

38,425

41,753

74,098

82,345

48

E

9

32,207

39,958

45,264

55,515

47

Total/Avg

30

36,846

42,873

61,008

76,205

432

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Johns Creek City Marietta
B East Point LaGrange McDonough Newnan Peachtree City Statesboro Woodstock
C Brunswick Calhoun Covington Fayetteville Kingsland Loganville Monroe Union
D Centerville Garden City Morrow
E Ashburn Blakely

2019 Population
67,213 84,579 60,867 34,875 30,305 26,768 41,581 36,223 32,954 33,039 16,256 17,271 14,206 17,991 17,949 12,880 13,673 22,399 7,884
8,713 7,192 3,704 4,571

Minimum entry-level
wage
13.33 14.12 38,729.60 17.31 18.12 13.80 14.00 14.68 13.63 12.54 29,226.78 12.29 13.15 15.55 12.22 11.45 13.20 13.76 17.31 15.15 11.98 12.88 13.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

26.40

Hourly

53

12

21.89

Hourly

53

34

69,975.36 Annual

56

60

26.99

Hourly

40

21

26.07

Hourly

54

20

22.17

Hourly

53

20

21.70

Hourly

56

31

21.59

Hourly

54

20

20.44

Hourly

56

13

23.24

Hourly

56

20

40,118.20 Annual

53

3

15.92

Hourly

53

9

21.10

Hourly

53

22

35.27

Hourly

53

20

15.66

Hourly

56

8

15.90

Hourly

53

6

21.54

Hourly

48

6

20.63

Hourly

53

12

35.19

Hourly

45

12

24.23

Hourly

53

4

26.55

Hourly

53

32

12.88

Hourly

40

1

15.00

Hourly

48

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 50 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Firefighter/EMT

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Chatsworth Chattahoochee Hills C Hartwell Jasper Palmetto Social Circle West Point

4,290 3,318 4,437 3,974 4,851 4,544 3,737

Minimum entry-level
wage
25,493.00 10.80
39,273.00 11.67 17.11 14.23 10.81

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

54,541.24 Annual

45

4

16.30

Hourly

53

5

55,506.00 Annual

40

6

14.08

Hourly

53

3

26.69

Hourly

40

11

18.05

Hourly

54

10

16.44

Hourly

50.5

6

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 51

Public Safety
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

41,616

48,506

67,566

79,144

54

B

14

45,331

52,067

66,810

75,026

108

C

28

39,751

47,986

59,016

73,362

131

D

22

36,949

56,160

54,282

82,708

52

E

29

37,139

56,000

49,022

72,071

40

F

8

30,542

40,435

43,800

62,400

8

G

1

44,996

44,996

59,051

59,051

2

Total/Avg

107

39,475

49,450

57,078

71,966

395

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Chamblee Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro
C Acworth

2019 Population
67,213 55,554 84,579 94,763 77,617 30,528 30,307 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 26,768 41,581 36,223 36,716 32,954 22,818

Minimum entry-level
wage
17.66 23.32 22.01 20.40 16.65 19.63 21.36 22.48 22.96 21.43 22.88 21.40 23.84 44,705.82 21.74 23.27 21.55 17.31 20.04 21.94

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

34.98

Hourly

40

18

34.52

Hourly

40

8

29.46

Hourly

40

4

38.05

Hourly

40

12

25.41

Hourly

40

12

28.50

Hourly

43

5

33.10

Hourly

42

7

35.97

Annual

40

5

35.58

Hourly

40

7

34.28

Hourly

40

9

22.88

Hourly

40

17

32.10

Hourly

40

8

32.95

Hourly

42

12

67,359.70 Annual

40

7

34.58

Hourly

40

7

36.07

Hourly

40

10

31.74

Hourly

40

2

24.04

Hourly

40

6

30.07

Hourly

40

6

32.91

Hourly

40

4

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 52 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Investigator/Detective, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Doraville Douglas Fayetteville Grovetown Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Richmond Hill Rincon Snellville Suwanee Tifton Winder D Auburn Barnesville Bremen Byron Camilla Centerville Cumming Eastman Eatonton Fitzgerald Fort Oglethorpe Garden City

2019 Population
15,108 12,081 16,256 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 10,265 11,695 17,991 15,152 15,442 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 16,592 17,894 15,758 13,839 10,361 20,077 20,907 16,838 17,937 7,660
6,659 6,638 5,226 5,012 7,884 6,547 5,067 6,725 8,662 9,994 8,713

Minimum entry-level
wage
39,716.00 23.07
30,979.10 19.72 17.95
42,908.29 16.83 21.04 15.63 19.44 17.20 21.42 15.60 21.95 14.99
33,254.50 17.48
43,680.00 19.01 20.58 19.32
43,019.00 19.48 16.83 19.92 16.00 18.36 15.82
35,246.00 19.00 15.88 16.00 18.63
56,160.00 15.00 15.00 7.25 17.00 20.07

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

61,031.00 Annual

40

3

32.08

Hourly

40

5

49,566.57 Annual

56

4

29.58

Hourly

42.75

10

27.31

Hourly

40

7

60,311.79 Annual

40

8

27.01

Hourly

43

6

32.41

Hourly

42

7

23.85

Hourly

42

1

35.27

Hourly

40

11

26.15

Hourly

40

3

32.12

Hourly

40

3

23.10

Hourly

42

4

32.93

Hourly

40

4

20.40

Hourly

43

4

50,600.68 Annual

40

6

33.04

Hourly

40

7

44,680.00 Annual

40

4

21.40

Hourly

42

4

31.06

Hourly

40

1

28.44

Hourly

40

2

59,816.00 Annual

42

4

22.67

Hourly

40

2

28.83

Hourly

42

5

30.87

Hourly

40

4

24.18

Hourly

40

4

28.60

Hourly

42

4

23.37

Hourly

40

2

48,587.00 Annual

40

1

22.64

Hourly

42

4

26.53

Hourly

40

2

28.00

Hourly

40

4

37.87

Hourly

42

2

56,160.00 Annual

42

1

18.00

Hourly

40

1

22.00

Hourly

40

1

22.68

Hourly

43

4

27.00

Hourly

40

4

32.11

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 53

Public Safety
Investigator/Detective, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Glennville

5,020

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

LaFayette

7,339

Locust Grove

8,243

Morrow

7,192

Stone Mountain

6,281

Sylvester

5,776

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Adairsville

4,963

Alma

3,380

Ashburn

3,704

Avondale Estates

3,129

Baxley

4,659

Blackshear

3,527

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Donalsonville

2,466

Elberton

4,329

Grantville

3,296

Hartwell

4,437

Hazlehurst

4,137

Hiram

4,223

Jasper

3,974

Jonesboro

4,962

Lake City

2,829

Lakeland

1,207

Millen

2,766

Ocilla

3,732

Pelham

3,466

Ringgold

3,630

Royston

2,571

Senoia

4,412

Summerville

4,243

Sylvania

2,463

Tallapoosa

3,185

West Point

3,737

Minimum entry-level
wage
17.41 18.50 16.89 14.34 47,172.11 18.99 19.66 34,322.60 16.52 21.12 17.45 32,670.00 14.42 51,479.00 17.01 15.00 18.00 30,929.60 16.00 15.00 37,911.00 19.29 30,867.00 14.55 38,000.00 18.73 17.90 43,414.93 10.00 14.00 22.05 43,458.79 36,509.57 35,568.00 56,000.00 20.79 20.36 40,682.99 15.79

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

24.21

Hourly

42

1

25.00

Hourly

40

2

26.33

Hourly

40

1

23.99

Hourly

40

2

71,638.12 Annual

40

4

21.06

Hourly

42.75

3

24.90

Hourly

40

1

36,036.00 Annual

43

3

25.15

Hourly

40

4

33.79

Hourly

40

3

25.90

Hourly

40

2

36,188.00 Annual

42

2

16.00

Hourly

40

1

72,071.00 Annual

43

1

22.98

Hourly

40

1

25.00

Annual

40

2

23.00

Hourly

40

1

58,302.40 Annual

45

1

22.80

Hourly

42

1

20.02

Hourly

40

1

56,667.00 Annual

42

2

19.29

Hourly

40

1

57,020.00 Annual

40

1

17.50

Hourly

40

1

55,000.00 Annual

40

2

20.14

Hourly

40

2

22.70

Hourly

40

1

58,684.08 Annual

40

1

16.00

Hourly

40

1

21.00

Hourly

40

1

23.61

Hourly

42

2

43,458.79 Annual

40

1

45,990.24 Annual

40

2

40,864.00 Annual

40

1

58,000.00 Annual

40

2

24.68

Hourly

40

2

27.07

Annual

40

1

61,903.97 Annual

40

1

23.78

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 54 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Investigator/Detective, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
F Clayton Colquitt Ellijay McCaysville Remerton Trion Wrens Zebulon
G Tyrone

2019 Population
2,193 1,834 1,714 1,204 1,079 1,893 1,939 1,228
737

Minimum entry-level
wage
40,435.00 10.00 15.58 14.19
30,160.00 15.65 12.40 15.00 20.36

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

42,895.00 Annual

40

1

22.10

Hourly

40

1

15.58

Hourly

40

1

18.50

Hourly

42

1

45,125.00 Annual

40

1

18.28

Hourly

40

1

20.76

Hourly

40

1

30.00

Hourly

40

1

26.72

Hourly

42.5

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 55

Public Safety
Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

52,140

61,018

81,578

93,184

86

B

8

50,413

64,268

76,162

93,732

89

C

18

40,986

53,797

60,296

110,819

110

D

12

36,694

50,021

52,454

78,629

32

E

12

34,748

45,012

43,787

64,459

21

F

1

26,208

26,208

39,312

39,312

1

Total/Avg

56

40,198

50,054

58,932

80,022

339

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Marietta Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point McDonough Newnan Peachtree City Statesboro Woodstock
C Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Covington Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Kingsland

72,130

13.29

19.64

Hourly

56

27

67,213

15.23

30.19

Hourly

53

4

84,579

22.14

29.65

Hourly

53

10

60,867 58,327.36 93,184.00 Annual

56

21

77,617

18.38

28.05

Hourly

63.5

24

27,259 50,190.87 68,882.28 Annual

40

17

33,665

22.07

24.17

Hourly

56

15

34,875

21.04

32.81

Hourly

40

11

26,768

15.98

34.01

Hourly

53

6

41,581

17.67

27.39

Hourly

56

15

36,223

17.70

26.12

Hourly

54

12

32,954

16.60

24.91

Hourly

56

7

33,039

17.70

28.30

Hourly

56

6

16,256 31,813.81 44,551.75 Annual

40

1

17,271

16.50

17.44

Hourly

53

8

21,760

14.87

24.97

Hourly

59

29

14,206

17.16

25.18

Hourly

53

8

11,695

13.60

20.76

Hourly

28

3

15,881 42,677.61 66,150.30 Annual

40

3

17,991

18.97

40.21

Hourly

53

6

15,152

15.19

21.49

Hourly

52

4

17,949

13.48

16.44

Hourly

56

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 56 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Lieutenant, Fire Officer

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Loganville

12,880

Milledgeville

18,704

Monroe

13,673

Moultrie

14,211

Perry

17,894

Richmond Hill

13,839

Tifton

16,838

Union

22,399

Winder

17,937

D Bremen

6,638

Camilla

5,012

Fitzgerald

8,662

Garden City

8,713

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

LaFayette

7,339

Morrow

7,192

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Ashburn

3,704

Baldwin

3,414

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Cornelia

4,683

Cuthbert

3,417

Dawson

4,126

Elberton

4,329

Hephzibah

3,944

Jasper

3,974

Ocilla

3,732

Social Circle

4,544

Sylvania

2,463

F Clarkesville

1,821

Minimum entry-level
wage
12.28 36,706.77
15.93 44,000.00
16.18 45,170.00
19.00 19.52 15.99 15.00 10.50 7.25 17.83 20.30 14.74 17.47 18.15 30,230.00 16.10 11.87 21.12 15.95 13.00 12.60 15.90 10.51 10.85 37,911.00 38,340.00 14.08 10.65 16.03 16.50 12.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

17.39

Hourly

53

8

55,853.46 Annual

53

6

23.59

Hourly

48

3

50,123.00 Annual

40

9

23.14

Hourly

56

5

62,807.00 Annual

38.5

3

28.38

Hourly

37.2

5

29.27

Hourly

53

3

24.91

Hourly

42.46

4

17.63

Hourly

48

3

18.00

Hourly

54

3

16.25

Hourly

53

2

28.53

Hourly

53

3

25.00

Hourly

40

1

23.01

Annual

40

2

26.48

Hourly

42

3

18.15

Hourly

53

3

30,985.75 Annual

44

2

21.69

Hourly

53

2

18.07

Hourly

40

5

36.26

Hourly

40

3

15.95

Hourly

40

1

16.32

Hourly

42

2

18.10

Hourly

53

1

25.04

Hourly

42

3

11.00

Hourly

53

1

12.80

Hourly

56

2

51,631.00 Annual

42

3

38,340.00 Annual

54

1

18.60

Hourly

53

2

10.65

Hourly

56

1

17.01

Hourly

54

3

30.99

Annual

40

1

18.00

Hourly

42

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 57

Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

7

59,035

79,432

91,340

106,404

65

B

17

54,724

60,965

81,600

100,048

82

C

29

50,781

62,939

75,194

95,763

134

D

15

44,441

57,338

63,113

87,132

34

E

26

41,392

59,335

50,004

71,744

43

F

7

35,636

42,016

39,894

43,986

7

G

2

51,515

56,576

60,344

74,234

3

Total/Avg

103

48,218

59,800

65,927

82,759

368

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 55,554 84,579 60,867 94,763 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 26,768 41,581

Minimum entry-level
wage
20.87 25.74 33.56 36.37 58,323.20 62,326.00 20.29 26.22 52,196.28 26.16 24.66 26.77 29.31 29.15 25.22 58,966.03 25.26 54,469.72 26.76 24.67

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

30.83

Hourly

40

21

48.14

Hourly

40

7

50.48

Hourly

40

6

48.72

Hourly

42

8

93,163.20 Annual

40

8

99,722.00 Annual

42

8

30.96

Hourly

44

7

38.42

Hourly

43

4

71,634.44 Annual

40

3

40.55

Hourly

42

5

38.59

Hourly

40

6

42.84

Hourly

40

3

45.41

Hourly

40

3

48.10

Hourly

40

4

25.22

Hourly

40

9

88,449.05 Annual

40

4

37.87

Hourly

42

2

82,071.26 Annual

40

6

41.33

Hourly

40

6

38.23

Hourly

40

7

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 58 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Lieutenant, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Doraville Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Richmond Hill Rincon Snellville Suwanee Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Auburn Byron Camilla Centerville Fort Oglethorpe Garden City

2019 Population
36,223 36,716 32,954 33,039 22,818 15,108 16,256 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 10,265 15,881 17,991 15,152 15,442 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 16,592 17,894 15,758 13,839 10,361 20,077 20,907 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937
7,660 5,226 5,012 7,884 9,994 8,713

Minimum entry-level
wage
56,787.00 45,000.00
23.24 25.17 29.51 48,275.00 46,232.99 23.31 23.73 58,378.32 24.00 26.32 48,404.95 21.71 18.98 62,939.11 22.09 25.46 20.40 40,517.40 17.33 51,500.00 25.90 25.00 25.09 53,946.00 57,679.44 21.63 28.14 19.00 26.10 29,556.80 26.83 46,300.80 45,007.43 14.00 43,264.00 21.00 25.63

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

83,908.00 Annual

40

6

65,000.00 Annual

40

6

34.87

Hourly

40

4

38.29

Hourly

42.5

4

44.26

Hourly

40

5

74,183.00 Annual

40

5

73,972.79 Annual

40

3

23.81

Hourly

42.75

3

36.10

Hourly

42

7

84,606.61 Annual

40

6

35.25

Hourly

43

6

40.52

Hourly

42

5

75,027.67 Annual

40

6

46.04

Hourly

40

6

28.85

Hourly

40

3

94,408.68 Annual

40

3

26.95

Hourly

42

4

38.19

Hourly

43

3

28.33

Hourly

43

6

61,652.00 Annual

42

7

31.18

Hourly

40

7

56,784.00 Annual

40

3

29.45

Hourly

42

3

37.79

Hourly

40

3

36.77

Hourly

42

3

75,009.00 Annual

40

1

63,081.37 Annual

40

1

37.70

Hourly

42

10

43.62

Hourly

40

6

38.38

Hourly

42

6

39.15

Hourly

43

7

43,596.80 Annual

40

5

41.80

Hourly

42

1

68,432.00 Annual

40

2

75,163.35 Annual

40

1

22.00

Hourly

43

2

43,264.00 Annual

40

1

30.00

Hourly

42

5

41.01

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 59

Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Jesup

9,841

Locust Grove

8,243

McRae-Helena

8,277

Morrow

7,192

Stone Mountain

6,281

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Ashburn

3,704

Baldwin

3,414

Baxley

4,659

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Chickamauga

3,256

Cornelia

4,683

Cuthbert

3,417

Dawson

4,126

Elberton

4,329

Grantville

3,296

Hahira

3,029

Hazlehurst

4,137

Hephzibah

3,944

Hiram

4,223

Jasper

3,974

Jonesboro

4,962

Lake City

2,829

Lyons

4,233

Palmetto

4,851

Pelham

3,466

Pembroke

2,626

Royston

2,571

Senoia

4,412

Social Circle

4,544

Summerville

4,243

Sylvania

2,463

F Brooklet

1,815

Claxton

2,204

Gordon

1,857

Midway

2,061

Minimum entry-level
wage
19.02 57,338.01
11.17 23.17 22.66 43,500.00 21.55 15.01 24.32 40,040.00 16.50 18.90 18.30 53,269.00 20.00 14.00 15.75 37,911.00 20.12 47,742.00 18.57 38,340.00 45,000.00 18.94 21.82 46,367.57 32,240.00 21.84 18.54 16.90 16.02 49,000.00 59,334.75 19.49 15.53 39,180.96 10.71 20.20 15.52

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

29.68

Annual

40

3

87,132.28 Annual

40

4

19.84

Hourly

56

2

25.45

Hourly

42.75

4

29.57

Hourly

40

1

43,500.00 Annual

40

1

29.03

Hourly

43

3

22.01

Hourly

40

2

38.90

Hourly

40

2

40,040.00 Annual

40

2

18.00

Hourly

42

2

25.59

Hourly

40

1

25.10

Hourly

42

1

53,269.00 Annual

40

1

31.50

Hourly

42

3

15.00

Hourly

43

1

15.75

Hourly

40

2

51,631.00 Annual

42

4

20.12

Hourly

40

1

47,742.00 Annual

40

1

20.00

Hourly

48

1

38,750.00 Annual

42

1

60,000.00 Annual

44

1

19.72

Hourly

42

2

30.66

Annual

40

2

71,744.40 Annual

40

1

38,000.00 Annual

40

2

34.07

Hourly

40

1

18.54

Hourly

40

1

23.10

Hourly

40

1

18.43

Hourly

40

0

58,000.00 Annual

40

4

62,966.61 Annual

40

0

24.34

Hourly

42

1

21.94

Hourly

42

6

39,180.96 Annual

42

1

20.19

Hourly

40

1

20.20

Hourly

40

1

20.14

Hourly

42

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 60 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Lieutenant, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Oglethorpe Omega Pine Mountain G Franklin Tyrone

2019 Population
1,156 1,230 1,417
971 737

Minimum entry-level
wage
16.73 15.81 41,787.00 21.27 25.60

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

16.73

Hourly

43

1

15.81

Hourly

40

1

41,787.00 Annual

40

1

21.27

Hourly

42

1

33.59

Hourly

42.5

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 61

Public Safety
Major, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

5

68,097

87,865

107,223

121,500

16

B

7

70,667

80,861

109,103

126,028

18

C

9

57,511

66,900

84,041

103,900

14

D

5

49,277

65,000

78,461

99,970

6

E

4

45,582

55,000

54,206

62,502

4

F

1

35,360

35,360

45,760

45,760

1

G

1

68,444

68,444

89,770

89,770

1

Total/Avg

32

56,420

65,633

81,224

92,776

60

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta
B Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Lawrenceville McDonough Rome
C Americus Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Grovetown Loganville Milledgeville Perry

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 55,554 84,579 60,867 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 30,834 26,768 36,716 15,108 16,256 17,271 21,760 15,152 12,880 18,704 17,894

Minimum entry-level
wage
54,500.16 60,900.00 70,471.00 87,865.21 66,747.20
34.12 74,090.00 76,381.00 58,637.00 80,860.58 63,728.00 70,000.00 61,612.00 53,210.58
29.90 64,273.17
24.20 49,046.40 49,366.51 66,900.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

80,520.96 109,620.00 121,500.00 117,684.66 106,787.20
56.30 114,795.00 126,028.00 91,450.00 121,835.25 102,512.00 90,000.00 94,679.00 85,136.93
29.90 97,799.23
36.82 69,284.80 75,116.97 103,900.00

Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual

40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42.75 40 40 40 40 40

Number of full-time employees*
4 2 3 2 5 1 1 2 3 1 4 6 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 62 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Major, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Powder Springs D Barnesville
Fitzgerald Morrow Thomaston Tybee Island E Ashburn Elberton Gray Millen F Ellaville G Tyrone

2019 Population
15,758 6,659 8,662 7,192 8,752 7,506 3,704 4,329 3,274 2,766 1,867 737

Minimum entry-level
wage
56,385.00 43,175.00
7.25 65,000.00 59,520.23 62,481.00 51,482.08 44,645.00 55,000.00
15.00 17.00 30.97

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

87,398.00 Annual

40

1

59,517.00 Annual

40

1

32.48

Hourly

43

1

80,000.00 Annual

40

1

80,194.64 Annual

40

1

99,970.00 Annual

40

2

51,482.08 Annual

40

1

62,502.00 Annual

40

1

55,000.00 Annual

40

1

23.00

Hourly

40

1

22.00

Hourly

40

1

40.62

Hourly

42.5

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 63

Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

7

40,933

48,506

66,243

83,101

463

B

16

40,890

47,109

62,371

71,308

625

C

32

37,701

46,710

55,719

73,362

643

D

25

34,191

50,202

50,789

78,502

248

E

46

31,881

46,276

42,508

64,725

295

F

34

30,156

58,240

47,157

335,714

117

G

16

29,924

42,498

37,195

55,780

44

H

4

32,240

39,520

43,311

62,400

12

Total/Avg

180

34,740

47,383

50,661

103,111

2447

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 55,554 84,579 60,867 94,763 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 26,768

Minimum entry-level
wage
16.59 17.66 23.32 22.01 38,729.60 20.40 15.85 18.77 40,163.82 18.65 17.44 20.20 21.86 20.41 16.48 19.76 21.57 42,551.66 20.66

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

24.51

Hourly

40

80

34.98

Hourly

40

30

34.52

Hourly

40

49

29.46

Hourly

42

39

66,643.20 Annual

40

105

38.05

Hourly

42

95

24.18

Hourly

43

65

27.22

Hourly

43

29

55,120.45 Annual

40

42

28.91

Hourly

42

40

27.29

Hourly

40

50

32.32

Hourly

40

47

33.89

Hourly

40

34

32.65

Hourly

42

38

26.99

Hourly

40

37

29.64

Hourly

43

37

28.67

Hourly

42

48

67,359.70 Annual

40

43

33.03

Hourly

40

26

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 64 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Patrol Officer, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Dallas Doraville Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Richmond Hill Rincon Snellville Suwanee Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Auburn Barnesville Bremen

2019 Population
36,223 36,716 32,954 33,039 22,818 15,108 12,081 16,256 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 13,981 10,265 11,695 15,881 17,991 15,152 15,442 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 16,592 17,894 15,758 13,839 10,361 20,077 20,907 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937 7,660
6,659 6,638

Minimum entry-level
wage
19.63 15.87 18.16 18.04 20.88 34,308.00 16.47 30,970.10 16.93 16.79 42,908.29 16.83 39,770.64 20.13 15.63 35,832.95 19.44 15.97 19.41 14.44 20.89 13.84 31,652.13 17.48 36,036.00 19.01 18.99 19.32 39,020.00 16.00 16.83 19.92 16.00 18.40 29,593.20 17.00 14.35 35,246.00 13.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

28.87

Hourly

40

20

24.52

Hourly

40

61

28.62

Hourly

40

35

27.44

Hourly

43

38

31.33

Hourly

43

23

52,721.00 Annual

40

21

22.90

Hourly

42

20

49,566.57 Annual

56

38

20.96

Hourly

42.75

17

25.56

Hourly

42

17

56,655.77 Annual

40

32

27.01

Hourly

43

28

59,273.76 Annual

42

24

31.00

Hourly

42

19

23.85

Hourly

42

17

62,405.94 Annual

40

40

35.27

Hourly

40

24

23.71

Hourly

42

13

29.12

Hourly

42

17

19.46

Hourly

42

20

31.34

Hourly

43

9

19.41

Hourly

43

11

48,162.44 Annual

42

18

26.00

Hourly

40

18

39,812.00 Annual

40

12

21.40

Hourly

42

24

28.27

Hourly

40

11

28.44

Hourly

42

19

54,255.00 Annual

42

13

21.37

Hourly

43

9

28.83

Hourly

42

24

30.87

Hourly

40

17

24.18

Hourly

42

25

27.60

Hourly

43

39

43,680.00 Annual

42

10

26.49

Hourly

42

14

21.20

Hourly

43

7

48,587.00 Annual

40

9

19.00

Hourly

42

13

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 65

Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Byron

5,226

Camilla

5,012

Centerville

7,884

Cumming

6,547

Dahlonega

7,294

Eastman

5,067

Eatonton

6,725

Fitzgerald

8,662

Fort Oglethorpe

9,994

Garden City

8,713

Glennville

5,020

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

LaFayette

7,339

Locust Grove

8,243

McRae-Helena

8,277

Morrow

7,192

Stone Mountain

6,281

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Adairsville

4,963

Alma

3,380

Ashburn

3,704

Avondale Estates

3,129

Baldwin

3,414

Baxley

4,659

Blackshear

3,527

Blakely

4,571

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Chickamauga

3,256

Cornelia

4,683

Cuthbert

3,417

Dawson

4,126

Donalsonville

2,466

Elberton

4,329

Grantville

3,296

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.97 13.50 17.31 47,590.00 50,201.56 14.00 12.00 7.25 16.00 19.03 14.83 15.25 15.31 12.99 42,786.50 9.65 18.75 19.05 24,024.00 16.95 15.73 17.10 16.62 27,040.00 13.50 46,232.00 16.00 15.14 12.00 11.00 29,452.80 13.70 17.26 17.00 10.39 12.50 10.00 31,210.00 17.71

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

25.00

Hourly

43

9

19.00

Hourly

43

10

35.19

Hourly

42.9

9

58,406.00 Annual

42

12

64,006.99 Annual

40

1

15.00

Hourly

40

5

19.86

Hourly

42

12

19.64

Hourly

43

11

23.75

Hourly

42

16

29.87

Hourly

43

14

20.61

Hourly

42

4

17.84

Hourly

42

10

23.85

Hourly

42

11

19.69

Hourly

42

16

65,018.70 Annual

42

14

17.14

Hourly

56

2

25.95

Hourly

42.8

13

24.86

Hourly

40

5

31,493.28 Annual

43

8

22.84

Hourly

43

11

23.42

Hourly

40

13

29.35

Hourly

40

13

24.67

Hourly

42

8

33,415.00 Annual

42

6

15.45

Hourly

40

6

64,725.00 Annual

43

6

16.50

Hourly

42

4

20.47

Hourly

40

5

18.30

Hourly

42

10

23.00

Hourly

40

11

55,598.40

Annual

42.75

8

20.60

Hourly

42

7

18.04

Hourly

42

3

26.78

Hourly

42

6

15.76

Hourly

43

6

14.75

Hourly

40

6

15.79

Hourly

42

5

43,693.00 Annual

42

7

17.71

Hourly

40

6

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 66 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Patrol Officer, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Gray Hahira Harlem Hartwell Hazlehurst Hephzibah Hiram Jasper Jonesboro Lakeland Lyons Millen Nicholls Ocilla Palmetto Pelham Pembroke Ringgold Royston Senoia Social Circle Soperton Springfield Statham Summerville Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna West Point F Alto Arlington Ball Ground Brooklet Buchanan Butler Clarkesville Claxton Clayton Colquitt

2019 Population
3,274 3,029 3,371 4,437 4,137 3,944 4,223 3,974 4,962 1,207 4,233 2,766 3,333 3,732 4,851 3,466 2,626 3,630 2,571 4,412 4,544 3,148 4,084 2,839 4,243 3,185 2,623 3,549 3,737 1,198 1,326 2,195 1,815 1,176 1,759 1,821 2,204 2,193 1,834

Minimum entry-level
wage
11.06 15.65 14.92 33,758.00 13.26 30,000.00 35,000.00 15.22 16.90 10.00 26,208.00 13.00 12.75 17.40 17.11 14.76 15.00 30,888.81 13.44 40,500.00 19.23 13.00 15.45 18.54 16.11 31,781.48 12.82 28,992.00 15.79 14.00 25,000.00 18.00 31,000.00 14.50 10.00 13.50 9.71 14.50 10.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

19.77

Hourly

42

7

16.12

Hourly

42

6

21.18

Hourly

43

4

46,717.00 Annual

40

9

17.00

Hourly

48

9

37,000.00 Annual

42

2

44,000.00 Annual

44

7

18.17

Hourly

42

8

21.43

Hourly

42

15

15.00

Hourly

40

7

30,576.00 Annual

40

8

17.00

Hourly

43

3

16.50

Hourly

40

1

22.50

Hourly

42

11

26.69

Hourly

40

12

14.76

Hourly

40

5

21.78

Hourly

40

5

41,162.69 Annual

42

6

17.16

Hourly

40

4

45,000.00 Annual

42

4

21.65

Hourly

42

10

15.00

Hourly

42

2

19.00

Hourly

40

6

21.22

Hourly

48

3

19.49

Hourly

42

8

48,359.28 Annual

42

5

20.61

Hourly

42

7

43,488.00 Annual

40

5

23.78

Hourly

44

6

16.25

Hourly

42

1

30,000.00 Annual

44

3

22.00

Hourly

43

3

34,400.00 Annual

42

4

14.50

Hourly

42

7

16.05

Hourly

40

6

20.00

Hourly

42

2

18.31

Hourly

40

4

19.76

Hourly

42

3

20.00

Hourly

43

5

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 67

Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction
Comer Davisboro Ellaville Ellijay Gordon Lincolnton McCaysville Midway Mount Vernon Mount Zion Mountain City Nahunta Oglethorpe Omega Oxford Pine Mountain Ray City Remerton Sparta Trion Wadley Willacoochee Wrens Zebulon G Fairmount Franklin Greenville Hagan Hiawassee McIntyre Morven Newton Norman Park Pendergrass Reynolds Sardis Tunnel Hill Tyrone Waverly Hall

2019 Population
1,178 1,958 1,867 1,714 1,857 1,503 1,204 2,061 2,371 1,813 1,108 1,141 1,156 1,230 2,346 1,417 1,094 1,079 1,230 1,893 1,858 1,354 1,939 1,228
736 971 845 965 911 605 549 575 962 562 960 960 910 737 807

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.00 14.00 14.00 15.28 19.68 13.25 14.19 13.38 25,000.00 12.00 12.00 13.50 13.25 13.75 37,693.52 32,240.00 14.00 29,560.00 11.00 15.65 12.00 14.00 11.27 15.00 17.00 16.33 13.50 14.00 14.26 16.00 13.00 11.00 12.00 25,000.00 12.00 12.50 13.00 19.23 15.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

17.00

Hourly

40

14.00

Hourly

80

22.00

Hourly

40

15.82

Hourly

42

19.68

Hourly

40

15.00

Hourly

42

18.50

Hourly

42

18.23

Hourly

42

35,000.00 Annual

40

18.00

Hourly

43

18.00

Hourly

40

16.00

Hourly

40

14.40

Hourly

43

13.75

Hourly

40

57,355.15 Annual

40

335,714.00 Annual

40

14.50

Hourly

42

39,000.00 Annual

40

15.00

Hourly

43

17.40

Hourly

40

17.00

Hourly

43

14.00

Hourly

42

14.86

Hourly

40

25.00

Hourly

40

17.00

Hourly

43

17.29

Hourly

42

16.50

Hourly

42

16.25

Hourly

40

20.17

Hourly

40

17.30

Hourly

42

13.93

Hourly

40

11.00

Hourly

30

18.00

Hourly

42

45,000.00 Annual

40

19.19

Hourly

43

14.16

Hourly

43

16.00

Hourly

40

25.24

Hourly

42.5

20.00

Hourly

40

Number of full-time employees*
1 2 4 7 2 4 5 3 3 4 2 3 3 1 3 5 1 5 1 5 5 4 5 1 3 4 5 2 2 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 2 4 1

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Patrol Officer, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
White Woodbury H Cecil Dillard Sky Valley Whigham

2019 Population
725 902 283 377 273 464

Minimum entry-level
wage
16.00 14.89 15.00 19.00 19.00 9.00

Maximum wage
16.75 16.39 15.00 30.00 22.00 16.29

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

Hourly

40

1

Hourly

40

5

Hourly

40

4

Hourly

40

2

Hourly

40

4

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 69

Public Safety
Probation Officer
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

2

38,646

38,730

66,134

71,947

3

B

2

35,464

39,624

51,740

53,206

6

C

5

38,478

46,800

55,493

70,200

7

D

1

45,840

45,840

45,840

45,840

1

E

4

37,635

41,558

50,137

63,642

6

F

2

24,400

28,000

38,179

40,000

2

Total/Avg

16

36,744

40,092

51,254

57,473

25

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Marietta Roswell
B LaGrange McDonough
C Conyers Holly Springs Rincon Vidalia Winder
D Centerville E Cornelia
Donalsonville Jonesboro Summerville F Colquitt Remerton

2019 Population
60,867 94,763 30,305 26,768 16,256 15,442 10,361 10,402 17,937
7,884 4,683 2,466 4,962 4,243 1,834 1,079

Minimum entry-level
wage
38,729.60 18.54 19.05 15.05
33,040.29 22.50 19.08
29,556.80 19.83
45,840.00 18.50 17.97 19.98 15.00 10.00
28,000.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

60,320.00 Annual

40

1

34.59

Hourly

40

2

25.58

Hourly

40

4

24.17

Hourly

40

2

51,256.34 Annual

40

3

33.75

Hourly

40

1

22.22

Hourly

40

1

42,328.00 Annual

40

1

30.89

Hourly

42

1

45,840.00 Annual

40

1

29.14

Hourly

42

1

20.02

Hourly

40

1

26.74

Hourly

40

3

19.06

Hourly

40

1

17.48

Hourly

40

1

40,000.00 Annual

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 70 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Public Safety Director
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

1

145,847

145,847

145,847

145,847

1

C

2

70,398

75,795

98,439

101,878

2

E

2

58,729

59,987

68,266

76,544

2

Total/Avg

5

91,658

93,876

104,184

108,090

5

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta C Buford
Grovetown E Dawson
Summerville H Barwick

2019 Population

Minimum entry-level
wage

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

67,213 145,847.00 145,847.00 Annual

40

1

15,522 65,000.00 95,000.00 Annual

40

1

15,152 75,795.00 101,878.00 Annual

40

1

4,126

28.84

28.84

Hourly

40

1

4,243

27.63

36.80

Annual

40

1

372

12.00

17.00

Hourly

40

1

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Public Safety
Records Clerk
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

6

30,969

41,704

52,016

72,766

43

B

14

32,441

44,138

51,110

68,411

40

C

23

28,997

40,934

42,001

60,133

41

D

13

30,255

38,813

40,760

58,968

22

E

19

27,373

46,821

37,724

51,631

25

F

9

24,865

32,698

32,145

41,101

11

H

1

16,640

16,640

24,107

24,107

1

Total/Avg

85

27,363

37,392

39,981

53,874

183

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan Rome Statesboro Woodstock

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 55,554 84,579 60,867 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,834 26,768 41,581 36,716 32,954 33,039

Minimum entry-level
wage
11.83 16.37 15.96 20.05 30,305.60 11.78 15.48 32,142.18 15.99 12.90 15.54 16.20 15.00 17.31 33,241.29 13.00 21.22 12.00 15.66 15.81

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

17.47

Hourly

40

4

37.82

Hourly

37

5

27.71

Hourly

40

3

26.86

Hourly

40

3

52,083.20 Annual

40

18

17.98

Hourly

40

10

23.21

Hourly

40

2

44,111.81 Annual

40

3

32.48

Hourly

40

4

20.19

Hourly

40

4

24.07

Hourly

40

1

25.92

Annual

42

6

19.18

Hourly

40

1

25.97

Hourly

40

3

61,024.57 Annual

40

5

20.88

Hourly

40

3

32.89

Hourly

40

3

19.23

Hourly

40

2

23.49

Hourly

40

1

24.66

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 72 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Records Clerk

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
C Acworth Americus Brunswick Calhoun Conyers Covington Doraville Douglas Grovetown Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Powder Springs Richmond Hill Snellville Tifton Union Vidalia Winder
D Auburn Barnesville Camilla Cumming Eatonton Fort Oglethorpe Garden City Glennville LaFayette Locust Grove Morrow Stone Mountain Tybee Island
E Adairsville Ashburn Baxley

2019 Population
22,818 15,108 16,256 17,271 16,256 14,206 10,265 11,695 15,152 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 16,592 15,758 13,839 20,077 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937 7,660
6,659 5,012 6,547 6,725 9,994 8,713 5,020 7,339 8,243 7,192 6,281 7,506 4,963 3,704 4,659

Minimum entry-level
wage
14.78 23,221.00 21,156.36
15.12 28,541.45
19.68 16.83 13.48 14.00 13.10 15.54 13.07 23,535.11 14.31 27,540.00 14.78 11.83 29,183.00 12.12 12.02 14.44 29,556.80 17.69 13.01 35,246.00 12.50 33,404.00 13.75 13.00 14.48 11.37 15.07 18.66 11.00 16.15 17.10 15.07 11.85 12.30

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

22.17

Hourly

40

2

35,684.00 Annual

40

1

32,792.35 Annual

40

1

18.16

Hourly

40

3

44,277.15 Annual

40

2

28.91

Hourly

40

1

25.93

Hourly

40

2

25.06

Hourly

40

3

17.67

Hourly

40

1

15.99

Hourly

40

2

23.31

Hourly

40

1

20.45

Hourly

40

3

35,811.49 Annual

40

1

21.47

Hourly

40

1

27,540.00 Annual

40

1

16.42

Hourly

40

2

18.33

Hourly

40

1

40,578.00 Annual

40

2

22.04

Hourly

40

2

14.81

Hourly

40

5

21.65

Hourly

40

2

42,328.00 Annual

40

1

27.55

Hourly

40

1

19.23

Hourly

40

1

48,587.00 Annual

40

2

15.00

Hourly

40

1

37,585.00 Annual

40

2

15.71

Hourly

40

2

19.00

Hourly

40

5

23.17

Hourly

40

3

15.82

Hourly

40

1

19.50

Hourly

40

1

28.35

Hourly

40

1

12.00

Hourly

40

1

18.19

Hourly

40

1

27.35

Hourly

40

1

23.49

Hourly

40

2

11.85

Hourly

40

1

16.58

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 73

Public Safety
Records Clerk
Group Jurisdiction
Blackshear Blakely Chatsworth Cornelia Dawson Elberton Hartwell Hazlehurst Ocilla Social Circle Soperton Statham Sylvania Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna F Alto Claxton Clayton Colquitt Gordon Oglethorpe Pine Mountain Sparta Trion H Whigham

2019 Population
3,527 4,571 4,290 4,683 4,126 4,329 4,437 4,137 3,732 4,544 3,148 2,839 2,463 3,185 2,623 3,549 1,198 2,204 2,193 1,834 1,857 1,156 1,417 1,230 1,893
464

Minimum entry-level
wage
10.00 13.25 23,088.00 12.49 16.34 37,911.00 22,000.00 14.50 7.69 22.51 8.00 16.00 14.71 27,405.07 9.62 26,268.00 10.00 7.61 14.50 10.00 15.72 14.64 30,056.00 18,035.00 12.00 8.00

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

15.00

Hourly

40

3

15.00

Hourly

40

2

43,513.60 Annual

40

1

18.74

Hourly

40

1

16.34

Hourly

40

1

51,631.00 Annual

40

1

42,474.00 Annual

40

1

16.00

Hourly

40

1

15.52

Hourly

40

3

22.51

Hourly

40

1

13.50

Hourly

40

1

20.00

Hourly

40

1

19.38

Hourly

40

1

41,700.06 Annual

42

1

15.53

Hourly

40

1

39,398.00 Annual

40

1

12.25

Hourly

40

2

14.35

Hourly

40

1

19.76

Hourly

40

1

17.81

Hourly

40

1

15.72

Hourly

40

1

14.64

Annual

40

1

35,090.00 Annual

40

2

30,035.00 Annual

40

1

13.25

Hourly

40

1

11.59

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 74 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

School Resource Officer
Summary of Data

Public Safety

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

B

4

42,403

45,656

61,959

70,762

17

C

7

36,192

44,638

48,495

55,203

15

D

2

46,051

59,467

55,162

59,467

2

E

8

34,312

41,998

42,828

55,598

14

F

1

32,552

32,552

35,922

35,922

1

Total/Avg

22

38,302

44,862

48,873

55,390

49

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
B Carrollton Douglasville Newnan Statesboro
C Calhoun Kingsland Loganville Monroe Richmond Hill Tifton Vidalia
D Jesup LaFayette
E Chatsworth Donalsonville Elberton Grantville Hartwell Hazlehurst Ocilla Social Circle
F Trion

2019 Population
27,259 33,992 41,581 32,954 17,271 17,949 12,880 13,673 13,839 16,838 10,402 9,841 7,339 4,290 2,466 4,329 3,296 4,437 4,137 3,732 4,544 1,893

Minimum entry-level
wage
42,066.23 21.21 21.95 18.16 20.08 16.54 14.84 17.33
39,020.00 16.00
31,054.40 15.69 28.59
29,452.80 13.91
37,911.00 17.71
30,000.00 14.88 18.47 19.23 15.65

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

46,971.94 Annual

40

1

33.93

Hourly

40

2

34.02

Hourly

40

12

28.62

Hourly

40

2

20.08

Hourly

42.75

2

20.18

Hourly

42

2

20.81

Hourly

43

2

26.54

Hourly

40

1

54,255.00 Annual

42

2

24.18

Hourly

40

5

44,470.40 Annual

40

1

24.45

Hourly

40

1

28.59

Hourly

40

1

55,598.40

Annual

42.75

2

21.39

Hourly

40

2

51,631.00 Annual

40

1

17.71

Hourly

40

1

39,624.00 Annual

40

3

16.00

Hourly

40

1

18.83

Hourly

40

2

19.23

Hourly

42

2

17.27

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 75

Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Summary of Data

Group

Number reporting

Minimum entry-level wage**

Average

Highest

Maximum wage**

Average

Highest

Number of full-time employees

A

7

52,021

67,922

81,035

93,558

121

B

17

49,995

56,151

74,322

89,828

144

C

32

45,191

55,598

65,921

83,637

168

D

21

40,286

58,489

58,149

84,480

79

E

31

37,174

56,728

47,198

79,419

78

F

9

35,410

41,867

44,872

62,400

12

G

5

36,159

51,427

46,465

67,471

7

Total/Avg

122

42,319

55,455

59,709

80,113

609

**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".

Population Group Data

Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville McDonough Newnan

2019 Population
72,130 67,213 55,554 84,579 60,867 94,763 77,617 30,528 27,259 30,307 33,665 33,992 29,609 49,356 34,875 34,077 30,305 30,834 26,768 41,581

Minimum entry-level
wage
18.61 22.71 29.36 31.10 49,441.60 27.75 18.38 23.50 46,180.05 22.85 21.21 25.26 26.59 25.71 24.02 23.85 24.93 49,346.87 23.34 24.67

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

27.49

Hourly

40

27

44.98

Hourly

40

15

44.23

Hourly

40

13

41.65

Hourly

42

10

77,043.20 Annual

40

16

44.39

Hourly

40

22

28.05

Hourly

44

18

34.31

Hourly

43

7

64,407.96 Annual

40

17

35.42

Hourly

42

11

33.20

Hourly

40

9

40.41

Hourly

40

9

41.18

Hourly

40

6

41.13

Annual

42

9

24.02

Hourly

40

1

35.78

Hourly

43

9

34.50

Hourly

42

10

74,352.51 Annual

40

8

37.49

Hourly

40

4

38.24

Hourly

40

11

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 76 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Sergeant, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Brunswick Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Covington Dallas Doraville Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Grovetown Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Richmond Hill Rincon Snellville Suwanee Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Auburn Barnesville Byron

2019 Population
36,223 36,716 32,954 33,039 22,818 15,108 12,081 16,256 17,271 21,760 16,256 14,206 13,981 10,265 11,695 15,881 17,991 15,152 15,442 17,949 12,810 12,880 18,704 13,673 14,211 16,592 17,894 15,758 13,839 10,361 20,077 20,907 16,838 22,399 10,402 17,937 7,660
6,659 5,226

Minimum entry-level
wage
23.67 19.23 22.12 22.80 26.73 41,701.00 21.97 42,055.31 22.10 20.46 50,994.85 21.32 44,054.40 23.01 19.04 42,677.61 18.97 18.98 23.65 18.26 23.05 14.84 36,706.77 17.33 43,680.00 23.11 22.64 21.91 46,707.00 23.85 19.23 24.27 17.00 24.63 34,332.48 23.13 16.61 40,352.00 16.85

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

34.92

Hourly

40

8

28.84

Hourly

40

8

33.19

Hourly

40

10

34.69

Hourly

43

7

40.10

Hourly

40

9

64,082.00 Annual

40

8

30.55

Hourly

42

5

67,288.50 Annual

40

4

22.76

Hourly

42.75

4

31.14

Hourly

42

7

73,874.43 Annual

40

9

31.31

Hourly

43

7

65,665.60 Annual

40

4

35.43

Hourly

42

5

29.06

Hourly

42

7

66,150.30 Annual

40

5

40.21

Hourly

40

7

26.15

Hourly

42

4

37.25

Hourly

42

4

28.08

Hourly

42

5

31.34

Hourly

43

5

20.81

Hourly

43

5

55,853.46 Annual

42

5

26.54

Hourly

40

6

45,296.00 Annual

40

3

26.28

Hourly

42

6

34.18

Hourly

40

5

32.51

Hourly

43

4

64,943.00 Annual

42

4

23.85

Hourly

43

0

34.19

Hourly

40

6

37.61

Hourly

40

6

25.50

Hourly

42

4

36.93

Hourly

43

6

50,690.64 Annual

40

5

36.03

Hourly

42

4

24.54

Hourly

43

7

55,626.00 Annual

40

4

29.85

Hourly

43

3

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 77

Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department

Group Jurisdiction

2019 Population

Centerville

7,884

Cumming

6,547

Eastman

5,067

Fitzgerald

8,662

Fort Oglethorpe

9,994

Garden City

8,713

Glennville

5,020

Jackson

5,239

Jesup

9,841

LaFayette

7,339

Locust Grove

8,243

McRae-Helena

8,277

Morrow

7,192

Stone Mountain

6,281

Sylvester

5,776

Thomaston

8,752

Toccoa

8,336

Tybee Island

7,506

E Adairsville

4,963

Alma

3,380

Ashburn

3,704

Avondale Estates

3,129

Baxley

4,659

Chatsworth

4,290

Chattahoochee Hills C 3,318

Chickamauga

3,256

Cornelia

4,683

Dawson

4,126

Grantville

3,296

Gray

3,274

Hahira

3,029

Harlem

3,371

Hiram

4,223

Jasper

3,974

Jonesboro

4,962

Lake City

2,829

Lyons

4,233

Millen

2,766

Pelham

3,466

Minimum entry-level
wage
18.63 58,489.00
16.00 7.25 17.00 21.98 17.41 17.32 16.89 25.87 22.68 10.64 21.63 21.45 33,677.28 19.36 16.52 21.12 17.45 32,760.00 15.00 56,728.00 17.01 32,468.60 16.00 20.09 18.50 14.75 19.29 12.44 40,914.00 16.06 43,000.00 16.90 19.58 42,150.42 13.00 15.00 16.94

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

37.87

Hourly

42.9

2

67,496.00 Annual

42

4

17.00

Hourly

40

1

21.15

Hourly

43

5

27.00

Hourly

42

4

35.16

Hourly

43

7

24.21

Hourly

42

1

20.34

Hourly

42

0

26.33

Hourly

42

4

30.00

Hourly

40

4

25.00

Hourly

42

1

18.89

Hourly

56

2

28.84

Hourly

42.75

6

27.99

Hourly

40

3

41,627.04 Annual

43

6

26.08

Hourly

43

6

25.15

Hourly

40

5

33.79

Hourly

40

4

25.90

Hourly

42

4

38,613.00 Annual

42

1

15.45

Hourly

40

2

79,419.00 Annual

43

2

22.98

Hourly

40

3

61,256.00

Annual

42.75

3

22.80

Hourly

42

2

20.09

Hourly

42

1

29.14

Hourly

42

6

14.75

Hourly

40

1

19.29

Hourly

40

3

22.24

Hourly

42

3

40,914.00 Annual

40

1

22.69

Hourly

43

1

54,000.00 Annual

44

6

16.90

Hourly

42

1

24.83

Hourly

40

4

66,312.70 Annual

40

1

15.50

Hourly

40

4

19.00

Hourly

43

3

16.94

Hourly

40

2

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 78 DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey

Sergeant, Police Department

Public Safety

Group Jurisdiction
Pembroke Ringgold Royston Senoia Social Circle Soperton Springfield Summerville Tallapoosa Thunderbolt F Ball Ground Clarkesville Claxton Clayton Ellijay Gordon Midway Pine Mountain Zebulon G Franklin Hiawassee Hoboken Tyrone White Woodbury

2019 Population
2,626 3,630 2,571 4,412 4,544 3,148 4,084 4,243 3,185 2,623 2,195 1,821 2,204 2,193 1,714 1,857 2,061 1,417 1,228
971 911 536 737 725 902

Minimum entry-level
wage
16.40 37,763.60
15.00 45,000.00
22.30 13.00 17.00 18.18 36,856.78 16.50 20.00 14.00 10.20 19.17 17.00 20.04 14.93 40,810.00 15.00 19.52 15.87 10.94 23.27 16.75 14.89

Maximum wage

Wage reported as

Number of scheduled
hours

Number of full-time employees*

22.76

Hourly

40

1

47,379.82 Annual

42

2

17.97

Hourly

40

1

50,000.00 Annual

42

3

24.14

Hourly

42

4

15.00

Hourly

42

3

23.15

Hourly

40

1

19.46

Hourly

42

1

56,081.94 Annual

42

6

21.00

Hourly

42

2

22.81

Hourly

40

1

20.00

Hourly

42

1

19.23

Hourly

40

1

20.34

Hourly

42

3

18.55

Hourly

42

2

20.04

Hourly

40

1

19.64

Hourly

42

1

40,810.00 Annual

40

1

30.00

Hourly

40

1

19.52

Hourly

42

1

22.45

Hourly

40

2

18.32

Hourly

40

1

30.53

Hourly

42.5

2

18.03

Hourly

40

1

17.99

Hourly

40

1

* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2020 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 79