Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
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190 Non-Exempt Accountant 690P $45.65 $57.06 $68.48 $94,952 $118,689 $142,439 76 Exempt Administrative Assistant 750P $36.60 $45.75 $54.90 $76,128 $95,160 $114,192 115 Exempt Assistant Chief Building Official 405M $66.04 $82.55 $99.06 $137,364 $171,704 $206,045 132 Exempt Assistant Chief of Police 100A $107.89 $134.86 $161.84 $224,412 $280,509 $336,628 108 Exempt Assistant City Attorney 165A $82.92 $103.64 $124.37 $172,474 $215,572 $258,690 109 Exempt Assistant City Clerk 630M $50.40 $63.00 $75.60 $104,832 $131,040 $157,248 107 Exempt Assistant City Manager 20E $107.62 $134.52 $161.43 $223,850 $279,802 $335,775 73 Exempt Assistant Director Administrative Services 120A $89.40 $111.75 $134.10 $185,952 $232,440 $278,928 126 Exempt Assistant Director Community Services 150A $85.62 $107.02 $128.43 $178,090 $222,602 $267,135 1007 Exempt Assistant Director Human Resources 155A $82.81 $103.51 $124.22 $172,245 $215,301 $258,378 2032 Exampt Assistant Director Information Technology 150A $85.62 $107.02 $128.43 $178,090 $222,602 $267,135 2001 Exempt Assistant Director Library Services 160A $77.36 $96.70 $116.04 $160,909 $201,136 $241,364 10 Exempt Assistant Director Planning & Community Environment 130A $87.07 $108.83 $130.60 $181,106 $226,367 $271,648 143 Exempt Assistant Director Public Works 140A $86.07 $107.58 $129.10 $179,026 $223,767 $268,528 2034 Exempt Assistant Director Sustainability & Climate Action TBD $94.93 $118.66 $142.40 $197,455 $246,813 $296,192 2035 Exempt Assistant Fire Marshal TBD $80.84 $101.04 $121.25 $168,148 $210,164 $252,200 168 Exempt Assistant Fleet Manager 585M $50.08 $62.60 $75.12 $104,167 $130,208 $156,250 102 Exempt Assistant Manager WQCP 240D $71.28 $89.09 $106.91 $148,263 $185,308 $222,373 30 Exempt Assistant to the City Manager 390M $69.91 $87.38 $104.86 $145,413 $181,751 $218,109 118 Exempt Chief Building Official 290M $84.45 $105.56 $126.68 $175,656 $219,565 $263,495 2008 Exempt Chief Communications Officer 135A $82.36 $102.94 $123.53 $171,309 $214,116 $256,943 112 Exempt Chief Planning Official 220D $75.58 $94.47 $113.37 $157,207 $196,498 $235,810 95 Exempt Chief Procurement Officer 235D $64.63 $80.78 $96.94 $134,431 $168,023 $201,636 82 Exempt Chief Transportation Official 140A $87.41 $109.26 $131.12 $181,813 $227,261 $272,730 96 Exempt Claims Investigator 660P $44.36 $55.44 $66.53 $92,269 $115,316 $138,383 24 Exempt Communication Specialist 615M $47.96 $59.94 $71.93 $99,757 $124,676 $149,615 89 Exempt Contracts Administrator 585P $56.21 $70.26 $84.32 $116,917 $146,141 $175,386 186 Non-Exempt Coordinator Library Circulation 675M $45.80 $57.25 $68.70 $95,264 $119,080 $142,896 191 Exempt Fire Marshal 125A $98.24 $122.79 $147.35 $204,340 $255,404 $306,488 11 Exempt Deputy City Attorney 375M $65.16 $81.44 $97.73 $135,533 $169,396 $203,279 71 Exempt Deputy City Clerk 720M $39.60 $49.49 $59.39 $82,368 $102,940 $123,532 55 Exempt Deputy City Manager 115A $85.48 $106.85 $128.22 $177,799 $222,248 $266,698 195 Exempt Deputy Director Technical Services Division 200D $80.68 $100.84 $121.01 $167,815 $209,748 $251,701 20 Exempt Deputy Fire Chief 110A $102.31 $127.88 $153.46 $212,805 $265,991 $319,197 81 Exempt Director Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer 50E $103.98 $129.97 $155.97 $216,279 $270,338 $324,418 72 Exempt Director Community Services 45E $98.90 $123.62 $148.35 $205,712 $257,130 $308,568 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/12/2025 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
1012 Exempt Director Development Services 145A $86.94 $108.67 $130.41 $180,836 $226,034 $271,253 133 Exempt Director Human Resources/Chief People Officer 55E $99.15 $123.93 $148.72 $206,232 $257,775 $309,338 128 Exempt Director Information Technology/Chief Information Officer 25E $108.25 $135.31 $162.38 $225,160 $281,445 $337,751 131 Exempt Director Libraries 60E $92.64 $115.79 $138.95 $192,692 $240,844 $289,016 2028 Exempt Director of Emergency Medical Services 215D $78.08 $97.60 $117.12 $162,407 $203,008 $243,610 2005 Exempt Director Office of Emergency Services 215D $78.08 $97.60 $117.12 $162,407 $203,008 $243,610 49 Exempt Director Office of Management and Budget 120A $89.40 $111.75 $134.10 $185,952 $232,440 $278,928 134 Exempt Director Planning & Community Environment 40E $104.24 $130.30 $156.36 $216,820 $271,024 $325,229 135 Exempt Director Public Works/City Engineer 30E $105.57 $131.96 $158.36 $219,586 $274,477 $329,389 121 Exempt Director Utilities 10E $130.72 $163.39 $196.07 $271,898 $339,852 $407,826 2002 Exempt Division Head Library Services 260D $67.66 $84.57 $101.49 $140,733 $175,906 $211,100 172 Exempt Division Manager Open Space, Parks & Golf 245D $70.32 $87.89 $105.47 $146,266 $182,812 $219,378 2031 Exempt Division Manager Planning 220D $75.58 $94.47 $113.37 $157,207 $196,498 $235,810 1005 Exempt Executive Assistant to the City Manager 705M $41.28 $51.59 $61.91 $85,863 $107,308 $128,773 139 Exempt Fire Chief 35E $117.60 $147.00 $176.40 $244,608 $305,760 $366,912 163 Exempt Hearing Officer 480M $57.89 $72.36 $86.84 $120,412 $150,509 $180,628 101 Exempt Human Resources Representative 735P $38.65 $48.31 $57.98 $80,392 $100,485 $120,599 90 Exempt Landscape Architect Park Planner 510M $55.16 $68.94 $82.73 $114,733 $143,396 $172,079 2015 Exempt Legal Fellow 755P $48.56 $60.70 $72.84 $101,005 $126,256 $151,508 171 Exempt Management Analyst 585M $50.08 $62.60 $75.12 $104,167 $130,208 $156,250 401 Exempt Management Fellow 750P $36.60 $45.75 $54.90 $76,128 $95,160 $114,192 79 Exempt Manager Accounting 235D $68.31 $85.38 $102.46 $142,085 $177,591 $213,117 2007 Exempt Manager Airport 210D $78.34 $97.92 $117.51 $162,948 $203,674 $244,421 2023 Exempt Manager Budget 360M $72.45 $90.56 $108.68 $150,696 $188,365 $226,055 38 Exempt Manager Communications 525M $55.48 $69.34 $83.21 $115,399 $144,228 $173,077 154 Exempt Manager Community Services 630M $51.61 $64.51 $77.42 $107,349 $134,181 $161,034 169 Exempt Manager Community Services Sr Program 585M $55.41 $69.26 $83.12 $115,253 $144,061 $172,890 1013 Exempt Manager Development Center 495M $62.55 $78.18 $93.82 $130,104 $162,615 $195,146 63 Exempt Manager Economic Development 220D $72.15 $90.18 $108.22 $150,072 $187,575 $225,098 44 Exempt Manager Employee Benefits 450M $61.80 $77.25 $92.70 $128,544 $160,680 $192,816 45 Exempt Manager Employee Relations & Training 235D $68.31 $85.38 $102.46 $142,085 $177,591 $213,117 93 Exempt Manager Environmental Control Program 419M $67.20 $83.99 $100.79 $139,776 $174,700 $209,644 1116 Exempt Manager Facilities 445M $59.35 $74.18 $89.02 $123,448 $154,295 $185,162 2030 Exempt Manager Finance 223D $71.67 $89.58 $107.50 $149,074 $186,327 $223,600 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/12/2025 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
127 Exempt Manager Fleet 255D $59.94 $74.92 $89.91 $124,676 $155,834 $187,013 2018 Exempt Manager Human Services 540M $58.15 $72.68 $87.22 $120,952 $151,175 $181,418 32 Exempt Manager Information Technology 230D $69.83 $87.28 $104.74 $145,247 $181,543 $217,860 2006 Exempt Manager Information Technology Security 230D $66.07 $82.58 $99.10 $137,426 $171,767 $206,128 158 Exempt Manager Laboratory Services 495M $56.51 $70.63 $84.76 $117,541 $146,911 $176,301 78 Exempt Manager Library Services 565M $54.72 $68.40 $82.08 $113,818 $142,272 $170,727 92 Exempt Manager Maintenance Operations 469M $55.37 $69.21 $83.06 $115,170 $143,957 $172,765 26 Exempt Manager Transportation Planning 345M $72.56 $90.70 $108.84 $150,925 $188,656 $226,388 51 Exempt Manager Planning 415M $66.35 $82.93 $99.52 $138,008 $172,495 $207,002 103 Exempt Manager Real Property 235D $64.63 $80.78 $96.94 $134,431 $168,023 $201,636 454 Exempt Manager Recruitment Division 235D $68.31 $85.38 $102.46 $142,085 $177,591 $213,117 2011 Exempt Manager Revenue Collections 250D $60.77 $75.96 $91.16 $126,402 $157,997 $189,613 160 Exempt Manager Solid Waste 330M $72.37 $90.46 $108.56 $150,530 $188,157 $225,805 57 Exempt Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments 235D $66.62 $83.27 $99.93 $138,570 $173,202 $207,855 86 Exempt Manager Urban Forestry 436M $61.64 $77.04 $92.45 $128,212 $160,244 $192,296 178 Exempt Manager Water Quality Control Plant 205D $80.39 $100.48 $120.58 $167,212 $208,999 $250,807 39 Exempt Manager Watershed Protection 330M $72.37 $90.46 $108.56 $150,530 $188,157 $225,805 1008 Exempt Office of Emergency Services Coordinator 525M $53.83 $67.28 $80.74 $111,967 $139,943 $167,940 2024 Exempt Performance Auditor I 750P $36.60 $45.75 $54.90 $76,128 $95,160 $114,192 100 Exempt Performance Auditor II 585M $50.08 $62.60 $75.12 $104,167 $130,208 $156,250 148 Exempt Police Chief 15E $121.39 $151.73 $182.08 $252,492 $315,599 $378,727 2021 Exempt Chief Assistant City Attorney 101A $107.07 $133.83 $160.60 $222,706 $278,367 $334,048 2016 Exempt Principal Business Analyst 310M $68.82 $86.02 $103.23 $143,146 $178,922 $214,719 TBD Exempt Principal Transportation Engineer TBD $80.06 $100.07 $120.08 $166,525 $208,146 $249,760 2029 Exempt Principal Planner 469M $55.81 $69.76 $83.72 $116,085 $145,101 $174,138 2003 Exempt Principal Management Analyst 360M $68.55 $85.68 $102.82 $142,584 $178,215 $213,866 2009 Exempt Project Manager 570M $56.56 $70.70 $84.84 $117,645 $147,056 $176,468 2012 Exempt Public Safety Communications Manager 495M $58.65 $73.31 $87.98 $121,992 $152,485 $182,999 166 Exempt Public Safety Program Manager 585M $50.08 $62.60 $75.12 $104,167 $130,208 $156,250 117 Exempt Senior Accountant 525M $60.41 $75.51 $90.62 $125,653 $157,061 $188,490 2013 Exempt Senior Business Analyst - M 420M $59.98 $74.97 $89.97 $124,759 $155,938 $187,138 187 Exempt Senior Engineer 300M $77.06 $96.32 $115.59 $160,285 $200,346 $240,428 106 Exempt Senior Executive Assistant 450M $58.48 $73.09 $87.71 $121,639 $152,028 $182,437 157 Exempt Senior Human Resources Administrator 545M $52.68 $65.85 $79.02 $109,575 $136,968 $164,362 14 Exempt Senior Management Analyst 465M $58.43 $73.03 $87.64 $121,535 $151,903 $182,292 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/12/2025 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
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130 Exempt Senior Performance Auditor 510M $55.16 $68.94 $82.73 $114,733 $143,396 $172,079 444 Exempt Senior Program Manager TBD $66.35 $82.93 $99.52 $138,008 $172,495 $207,002 53 Exempt Senior Project Manager 300M $77.06 $96.32 $115.59 $160,285 $200,346 $240,428 33 Exempt Senior Technologist 420M $66.35 $82.93 $99.52 $138,008 $172,495 $207,002 155 Exempt Superintendent Animal Services 540M $52.56 $65.69 $78.83 $109,325 $136,636 $163,967 83 Exempt Superintendent Community Services 480M $62.65 $78.31 $93.98 $130,312 $162,885 $195,479 1117 Exempt Superintendent Recreation 480M $62.65 $78.31 $93.98 $130,312 $162,885 $195,479 2022 Exempt Supervising Librarian 675M $45.98 $57.47 $68.97 $95,639 $119,538 $143,458 161 Exempt Supervisor Facilities Management 600M $48.98 $61.22 $73.47 $101,879 $127,338 $152,818 113 Exempt Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 540M $52.56 $65.69 $78.83 $109,325 $136,636 $163,967 327 Exempt Supervisor of Code Enforcement TBD $55.44 $69.30 $83.16 $115,316 $144,144 $172,973 146 Exempt Supervisor Warehouse 660M $44.36 $55.44 $66.53 $92,269 $115,316 $138,383 181 Exempt Supervisor Water Quality Control Operations 525M $53.83 $67.28 $80.74 $111,967 $139,943 $167,940 2027 Exempt Utilities Chief Operating Officer 60E $114.46 $143.07 $171.69 $238,077 $297,586 $357,116 Confidential
905 Non-Exempt Human Resources Technician 830C $32.48 $40.60 $48.72 $67,559 $84,448 $101,338 903 Non-Exempt Legal Secretary-Confidential 820C $33.28 $41.60 $49.92 $69,223 $86,528 $103,834 67 Exempt Secretary to City Attorney 800C $39.35 $49.18 $59.02 $81,848 $102,295 $122,762 1004 Exempt Senior Legal Secretary - Confidential 810C $36.60 $45.75 $54.90 $76,128 $95,160 $114,192 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/12/2025 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
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190 Non-Exempt Accountant 690P $47.03 $58.78 $70.54 $97,823 $122,263 $146,724 76 Exempt Administrative Assistant 750P $37.71 $47.13 $56.56 $78,437 $98,031 $117,645 115 Exempt Assistant Chief Building Official 405M $68.03 $85.03 $102.04 $141,503 $176,863 $212,244 132 Exempt Assistant Chief of Police 100A $111.13 $138.91 $166.70 $231,151 $288,933 $346,736 108 Exempt Assistant City Attorney 165A $85.40 $106.75 $128.10 $177,632 $222,040 $266,448 109 Exempt Assistant City Clerk 630M $51.92 $64.89 $77.87 $107,994 $134,972 $161,970 107 Exempt Assistant City Manager 20E $110.85 $138.56 $166.28 $230,568 $288,205 $345,863 73 Exempt Assistant Director Administrative Services 120A $92.09 $115.11 $138.14 $191,548 $239,429 $287,332 126 Exempt Assistant Director Community Services 150A $88.20 $110.24 $132.29 $183,456 $229,300 $275,164 1007 Exempt Assistant Director Human Resources 155A $85.30 $106.62 $127.95 $177,424 $221,770 $266,136 2032 Exampt Assistant Director Information Technology 150A $88.20 $110.24 $132.29 $183,456 $229,300 $275,164 2001 Exempt Assistant Director Library Services 160A $79.69 $99.61 $119.54 $165,756 $207,189 $248,644 10 Exempt Assistant Director Planning & Community Environment 130A $89.68 $112.10 $134.52 $186,535 $233,168 $279,802 143 Exempt Assistant Director Public Works 140A $88.65 $110.81 $132.98 $184,392 $230,485 $276,599 2034 Exempt Assistant Director Sustainability & Climate Action TBD $97.78 $122.22 $146.67 $203,383 $254,218 $305,074 2035 Exempt Assistant Fire Marshal TBD $83.27 $104.08 $124.90 $173,202 $216,487 $259,792 168 Exempt Assistant Fleet Manager 585M $51.59 $64.48 $77.38 $107,308 $134,119 $160,951 102 Exempt Assistant Manager WQCP 240D $73.42 $91.77 $110.13 $152,714 $190,882 $229,071 30 Exempt Assistant to the City Manager 390M $72.01 $90.01 $108.02 $149,781 $187,221 $224,682 118 Exempt Chief Building Official 290M $86.99 $108.73 $130.48 $180,940 $226,159 $271,399 2008 Exempt Chief Communications Officer 135A $84.83 $106.03 $127.24 $176,447 $220,543 $264,660 112 Exempt Chief Planning Official 220D $77.85 $97.31 $116.78 $161,928 $202,405 $242,903 95 Exempt Chief Procurement Officer 235D $66.57 $83.21 $99.86 $138,466 $173,077 $207,709 82 Exempt Chief Transportation Official 140A $90.04 $112.54 $135.05 $187,284 $234,084 $280,904 96 Exempt Claims Investigator 660P $45.69 $57.11 $68.54 $95,036 $118,789 $142,564 24 Exempt Communication Specialist 615M $49.40 $61.74 $74.09 $102,752 $128,420 $154,108 89 Exempt Contracts Administrator 585P $57.90 $72.37 $86.85 $120,432 $150,530 $180,648 186 Non-Exempt Coordinator Library Circulation 675M $47.18 $58.97 $70.77 $98,135 $122,658 $147,202 191 Exempt Fire Marshal 125A $101.19 $126.48 $151.78 $210,476 $263,079 $315,703 11 Exempt Deputy City Attorney 375M $67.12 $83.89 $100.67 $139,610 $174,492 $209,394 71 Exempt Deputy City Clerk 720M $40.79 $50.98 $61.18 $84,844 $106,039 $127,255 55 Exempt Deputy City Manager 115A $88.05 $110.06 $132.08 $183,144 $228,925 $274,727 195 Exempt Deputy Director Technical Services Division 200D $83.10 $103.87 $124.65 $172,848 $216,050 $259,272 20 Exempt Deputy Fire Chief 110A $105.38 $131.72 $158.07 $219,191 $273,978 $328,786 81 Exempt Director Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer 50E $107.10 $133.87 $160.65 $222,768 $278,450 $334,152 72 Exempt Director Community Services 45E $101.87 $127.33 $152.80 $211,890 $264,847 $317,824 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/11/2026 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
1012 Exempt Director Development Services 145A $89.56 $111.94 $134.33 $186,285 $232,836 $279,407 133 Exempt Director Human Resources/Chief People Officer 55E $102.12 $127.65 $153.18 $212,410 $265,512 $318,615 128 Exempt Director Information Technology/Chief Information Officer 25E $111.50 $139.37 $167.25 $231,920 $289,890 $347,880 131 Exempt Director Libraries 60E $95.42 $119.27 $143.13 $198,474 $248,082 $297,711 2028 Exempt Director of Emergency Medical Services 215D $80.43 $100.53 $120.64 $167,295 $209,103 $250,932 2005 Exempt Director Office of Emergency Services 215D $80.43 $100.53 $120.64 $167,295 $209,103 $250,932 49 Exempt Director Office of Management and Budget 120A $92.09 $115.11 $138.14 $191,548 $239,429 $287,332 134 Exempt Director Planning & Community Environment 40E $107.37 $134.21 $161.06 $223,330 $279,157 $335,005 135 Exempt Director Public Works/City Engineer 30E $108.74 $135.92 $163.11 $226,180 $282,714 $339,269 121 Exempt Director Utilities 10E $134.64 $168.30 $201.96 $280,052 $350,064 $420,077 2002 Exempt Division Head Library Services 260D $69.69 $87.11 $104.54 $144,956 $181,189 $217,444 172 Exempt Division Manager Open Space, Parks & Golf 245D $72.43 $90.53 $108.64 $150,655 $188,303 $225,972 2031 Exempt Division Manager Planning 220D $77.85 $97.31 $116.78 $161,928 $202,405 $242,903 1005 Exempt Executive Assistant to the City Manager 705M $42.52 $53.14 $63.77 $88,442 $110,532 $132,642 139 Exempt Fire Chief 35E $121.13 $151.41 $181.70 $251,951 $314,933 $377,936 163 Exempt Hearing Officer 480M $59.64 $74.54 $89.45 $124,052 $155,044 $186,056 101 Exempt Human Resources Representative 735P $39.81 $49.76 $59.72 $82,805 $103,501 $124,218 90 Exempt Landscape Architect Park Planner 510M $56.81 $71.01 $85.22 $118,165 $147,701 $177,258 2015 Exempt Legal Fellow 755P $50.03 $62.53 $75.04 $104,063 $130,063 $156,084 171 Exempt Management Analyst 585M $51.59 $64.48 $77.38 $107,308 $134,119 $160,951 401 Exempt Management Fellow 750P $37.71 $47.13 $56.56 $78,437 $98,031 $117,645 79 Exempt Manager Accounting 235D $70.36 $87.95 $105.54 $146,349 $182,936 $219,524 2007 Exempt Manager Airport 210D $80.69 $100.86 $121.04 $167,836 $209,789 $251,764 2023 Exempt Manager Budget 360M $74.63 $93.28 $111.94 $155,231 $194,023 $232,836 38 Exempt Manager Communications 525M $57.15 $71.43 $85.72 $118,872 $148,575 $178,298 154 Exempt Manager Community Services 630M $53.16 $66.45 $79.74 $110,573 $138,216 $165,860 169 Exempt Manager Community Services Sr Program 585M $57.08 $71.34 $85.61 $118,727 $148,388 $178,069 1013 Exempt Manager Development Center 495M $64.43 $80.53 $96.64 $134,015 $167,503 $201,012 63 Exempt Manager Economic Development 220D $74.32 $92.89 $111.47 $154,586 $193,212 $231,858 44 Exempt Manager Employee Benefits 450M $63.66 $79.57 $95.49 $132,413 $165,506 $198,620 45 Exempt Manager Employee Relations & Training 235D $70.36 $87.95 $105.54 $146,349 $182,936 $219,524 93 Exempt Manager Environmental Control Program 419M $69.21 $86.51 $103.82 $143,957 $179,941 $215,946 1116 Exempt Manager Facilities 445M $61.13 $76.41 $91.70 $127,151 $158,933 $190,736 2030 Exempt Manager Finance 223D $73.82 $92.27 $110.73 $153,546 $191,922 $230,319 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/11/2026 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
127 Exempt Manager Fleet 255D $61.74 $77.17 $92.61 $128,420 $160,514 $192,629 2018 Exempt Manager Human Services 540M $59.90 $74.87 $89.85 $124,592 $155,730 $186,888 32 Exempt Manager Information Technology 230D $71.92 $89.90 $107.88 $149,594 $186,992 $224,391 2006 Exempt Manager Information Technology Security 230D $68.05 $85.06 $102.08 $141,544 $176,925 $212,327 158 Exempt Manager Laboratory Services 495M $58.20 $72.75 $87.30 $121,056 $151,320 $181,584 78 Exempt Manager Library Services 565M $56.37 $70.46 $84.56 $117,250 $146,557 $175,885 92 Exempt Manager Maintenance Operations 469M $57.04 $71.29 $85.55 $118,644 $148,284 $177,944 26 Exempt Manager Transportation Planning 345M $74.75 $93.43 $112.12 $155,480 $194,335 $233,210 51 Exempt Manager Planning 415M $68.34 $85.42 $102.51 $142,148 $177,674 $213,221 103 Exempt Manager Real Property 235D $66.57 $83.21 $99.86 $138,466 $173,077 $207,709 454 Exempt Manager Recruitment Division 235D $70.36 $87.95 $105.54 $146,349 $182,936 $219,524 2011 Exempt Manager Revenue Collections 250D $62.60 $78.24 $93.89 $130,208 $162,740 $195,292 160 Exempt Manager Solid Waste 330M $74.55 $93.18 $111.82 $155,064 $193,815 $232,586 57 Exempt Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments 235D $68.62 $85.77 $102.93 $142,730 $178,402 $214,095 86 Exempt Manager Urban Forestry 436M $63.49 $79.36 $95.24 $132,060 $165,069 $198,100 178 Exempt Manager Water Quality Control Plant 205D $82.80 $103.50 $124.20 $172,224 $215,280 $258,336 39 Exempt Manager Watershed Protection 330M $74.55 $93.18 $111.82 $155,064 $193,815 $232,586 1008 Exempt Office of Emergency Services Coordinator 525M $55.44 $69.30 $83.16 $115,316 $144,144 $172,973 2024 Exempt Performance Auditor I 750P $37.71 $47.13 $56.56 $78,437 $98,031 $117,645 100 Exempt Performance Auditor II 585M $51.59 $64.48 $77.38 $107,308 $134,119 $160,951 148 Exempt Police Chief 15E $125.04 $156.29 $187.55 $260,084 $325,084 $390,104 2021 Exempt Chief Assistant City Attorney 101A $110.28 $137.85 $165.42 $229,383 $286,728 $344,074 2016 Exempt Principal Business Analyst 310M $70.89 $88.61 $106.34 $147,452 $184,309 $221,188 TBD Exempt Principal Transportation Engineer TBD $82.47 $103.08 $123.70 $171,538 $214,407 $257,296 2029 Exempt Principal Planner 469M $57.49 $71.86 $86.24 $119,580 $149,469 $179,380 2003 Exempt Principal Management Analyst 360M $70.61 $88.26 $105.92 $146,869 $183,581 $220,314 2009 Exempt Project Manager 570M $58.27 $72.83 $87.40 $121,202 $151,487 $181,792 2012 Exempt Public Safety Communications Manager 495M $60.41 $75.51 $90.62 $125,653 $157,061 $188,490 166 Exempt Public Safety Program Manager 585M $51.59 $64.48 $77.38 $107,308 $134,119 $160,951 117 Exempt Senior Accountant 525M $62.23 $77.78 $93.34 $129,439 $161,783 $194,148 2013 Exempt Senior Business Analyst - M 420M $61.78 $77.22 $92.67 $128,503 $160,618 $192,754 187 Exempt Senior Engineer 300M $79.37 $99.21 $119.06 $165,090 $206,357 $247,645 106 Exempt Senior Executive Assistant 450M $60.24 $75.29 $90.35 $125,300 $156,604 $187,928 157 Exempt Senior Human Resources Administrator 545M $54.27 $67.83 $81.40 $112,882 $141,087 $169,312 14 Exempt Senior Management Analyst 465M $60.19 $75.23 $90.28 $125,196 $156,479 $187,783 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/11/2026 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
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130 Exempt Senior Performance Auditor 510M $56.81 $71.01 $85.22 $118,165 $147,701 $177,258 444 Exempt Senior Program Manager TBD $68. 34 $85.42 $102.51 $142,148 $177,674 $213,221 53 Exempt Senior Project Manager 300M $79.37 $99.21 $119.06 $165,090 $206,357 $247,645 33 Exempt Senior Technologist 420M $68.34 $85.42 $102.51 $142,148 $177,674 $213,221 155 Exempt Superintendent Animal Services 540M $54.14 $67.67 $81.21 $112,612 $140,754 $168,917 83 Exempt Superintendent Community Services 480M $64.53 $80.66 $96.80 $134,223 $167,773 $201,344 1117 Exempt Superintendent Recreation 480M $64.53 $80.66 $96.80 $134,223 $167,773 $201,344 2022 Exempt Supervising Librarian 675M $47.36 $59.20 $71.04 $98,509 $123,136 $147,764 161 Exempt Supervisor Facilities Management 600M $50.45 $63.06 $75.68 $104,936 $131,165 $157,415 113 Exempt Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 540M $54.14 $67.67 $81.21 $112,612 $140,754 $168,917 327 Exempt Supervisor of Code Enforcement TBD $57.11 $71.38 $85.66 $118,789 $148,471 $178,173 146 Exempt Supervisor Warehouse 660M $45.69 $57.11 $68.54 $95,036 $118,789 $142,564 181 Exempt Supervisor Water Quality Control Operations 525M $55.44 $69.30 $83.16 $115,316 $144,144 $172,973 2027 Exempt Utilities Chief Operating Officer 60E $117.90 $147.37 $176.85 $245,232 $306,530 $367,848 Confidential
905 Non-Exempt Human Resources Technician 830C $33.46 $41.82 $50.19 $69,597 $86,986 $104,396 903 Non-Exempt Legal Secretary-Confidential 820C $34.28 $42.85 $51.42 $71,303 $89,128 $106,954 67 Exempt Secretary to City Attorney 800C $40.53 $50.66 $60.80 $84,303 $105,373 $126,464 1004 Exempt Senior Legal Secretary - Confidential 810C $37.71 $47.13 $56.56 $78,437 $98,031 $117,645 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/11/2026 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
190 Non-Exempt Accountant 690P $48.44 $60.55 $72.66 $100,756 $125,944 $151,133 76 Exempt Administrative Assistant 750P $38.84 $48.55 $58.26 $80,788 $100,984 $121,181 115 Exempt Assistant Chief Building Official 405M $70.08 $87.59 $105.11 $145,767 $182,188 $218,629 132 Exempt Assistant Chief of Police 100A $114.47 $143.08 $171.70 $238,098 $297,607 $357,136 108 Exempt Assistant City Attorney 165A $87.97 $109.96 $131.96 $182,978 $228,717 $274,477 109 Exempt Assistant City Clerk 630M $53.48 $66.84 $80.21 $111,239 $139,028 $166,837 107 Exempt Assistant City Manager 20E $114.18 $142.72 $171.27 $237,495 $296,858 $356,242 73 Exempt Assistant Director Administrative Services 120A $94.86 $118.57 $142.29 $197,309 $246,626 $295,964 126 Exempt Assistant Director Community Services 150A $90.84 $113.55 $136.26 $188,948 $236,184 $283,421 1007 Exempt Assistant Director Human Resources 155A $87.86 $109.82 $131.79 $182,749 $228,426 $274,124 2032 Exampt Assistant Director Information Technology 150A $90.84 $113.55 $136.26 $188,948 $236,184 $283,421 2001 Exempt Assistant Director Library Services 160A $82.08 $102.60 $123.12 $170,727 $213,408 $256,090 10 Exempt Assistant Director Planning & Community Environment 130A $92.38 $115.47 $138.57 $192,151 $240,178 $288,226 143 Exempt Assistant Director Public Works 140A $91.32 $114.14 $136.97 $189,946 $237,412 $284,898 2034 Exempt Assistant Director Sustainability & Climate Action TBD $100.72 $125.89 $151.07 $209,498 $261,852 $314,226 2035 Exempt Assistant Fire Marshal TBD $85.77 $107.21 $128.66 $178,402 $222,997 $267,613 168 Exempt Assistant Fleet Manager 585M $53.14 $66.42 $79.71 $110,532 $138,154 $165,797 102 Exempt Assistant Manager WQCP 240D $75.63 $94.53 $113.44 $157,311 $196,623 $235,956 30 Exempt Assistant to the City Manager 390M $74.18 $92.72 $111.27 $154,295 $192,858 $231,442 118 Exempt Chief Building Official 290M $89.60 $112.00 $134.40 $186,368 $232,960 $279,552 2008 Exempt Chief Communications Officer 135A $87.38 $109.22 $131.07 $181,751 $227,178 $272,626 112 Exempt Chief Planning Official 220D $80.19 $100.23 $120.28 $166,796 $208,479 $250,183 95 Exempt Chief Procurement Officer 235D $68.57 $85.71 $102.86 $142,626 $178,277 $213,949 82 Exempt Chief Transportation Official 140A $92.74 $115.92 $139.11 $192,900 $241,114 $289,349 96 Exempt Claims Investigator 660P $47.07 $58.83 $70.60 $97,906 $122,367 $146,848 24 Exempt Communication Specialist 615M $50.88 $63.60 $76.32 $105,831 $132,288 $158,746 89 Exempt Contracts Administrator 585P $59.64 $74.55 $89.46 $124,052 $155,064 $186,077 186 Non-Exempt Coordinator Library Circulation 675M $48.60 $60.74 $72.89 $101,088 $126,340 $151,612 191 Exempt Fire Marshal 125A $104.23 $130.28 $156.34 $216,799 $270,983 $325,188 11 Exempt Deputy City Attorney 375M $69.13 $86.41 $103.70 $143,791 $179,733 $215,696 71 Exempt Deputy City Clerk 720M $42.01 $52.51 $63.02 $87,381 $109,221 $131,082 55 Exempt Deputy City Manager 115A $90.70 $113.37 $136.05 $188,656 $235,810 $282,984 195 Exempt Deputy Director Technical Services Division 200D $85.60 $106.99 $128.39 $178,048 $222,540 $267,052 20 Exempt Deputy Fire Chief 110A $108.55 $135.68 $162.82 $225,784 $282,215 $338,666 81 Exempt Director Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer 50E $110.32 $137.89 $165.47 $229,466 $286,812 $344,178 72 Exempt Director Community Services 45E $104.92 $131.15 $157.38 $218,234 $272,792 $327,351 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/10/2027 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
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1012 Exempt Director Development Services 145A $92.24 $115.30 $138.36 $191,860 $239,824 $287,789 133 Exempt Director Human Resources/Chief People Officer 55E $105.19 $131.48 $157.78 $218,796 $273,479 $328,183 128 Exempt Director Information Technology/Chief Information Officer 25E $114.85 $143.56 $172.28 $238,888 $298,605 $358,343 131 Exempt Director Libraries 60E $98.28 $122.85 $147.42 $204,423 $255,528 $306,634 2028 Exempt Director of Emergency Medical Services 215D $82.84 $103.55 $124.26 $172,308 $215,384 $258,461 2005 Exempt Director Office of Emergency Services 215D $82.84 $103.55 $124.26 $172,308 $215,384 $258,461 49 Exempt Director Office of Management and Budget 120A $94.86 $118.57 $142.29 $197,309 $246,626 $295,964 134 Exempt Director Planning & Community Environment 40E $110.60 $138.24 $165.89 $230,048 $287,540 $345,052 135 Exempt Director Public Works/City Engineer 30E $112.00 $140.00 $168.00 $232,960 $291,200 $349,440 121 Exempt Director Utilities 10E $138.68 $173.35 $208.02 $288,455 $360,568 $432,682 2002 Exempt Division Head Library Services 260D $71.79 $89.73 $107.68 $149,324 $186,639 $223,975 172 Exempt Division Manager Open Space, Parks & Golf 245D $74.60 $93.25 $111.90 $155,168 $193,960 $232,752 2031 Exempt Division Manager Planning 220D $80.19 $100.23 $120.28 $166,796 $208,479 $250,183 1005 Exempt Executive Assistant to the City Manager 705M $43.80 $54.74 $65.69 $91,104 $113,860 $136,636 139 Exempt Fire Chief 35E $124.77 $155.96 $187.16 $259,522 $324,397 $389,293 163 Exempt Hearing Officer 480M $61.43 $76.78 $92.14 $127,775 $159,703 $191,652 101 Exempt Human Resources Representative 735P $41.01 $51.26 $61.52 $85,301 $106,621 $127,962 90 Exempt Landscape Architect Park Planner 510M $58.52 $73.15 $87.78 $121,722 $152,152 $182,583 2015 Exempt Legal Fellow 755P $51.53 $64.41 $77.30 $107,183 $133,973 $160,784 171 Exempt Management Analyst 585M $53.14 $66.42 $79.71 $110,532 $138,154 $165,797 401 Exempt Management Fellow 750P $38.84 $48.55 $58.26 $80,788 $100,984 $121,181 79 Exempt Manager Accounting 235D $72.48 $90.59 $108.71 $150,759 $188,428 $226,117 2007 Exempt Manager Airport 210D $83.12 $103.89 $124.67 $172,890 $216,092 $259,314 2023 Exempt Manager Budget 360M $76.87 $96.08 $115.30 $159,890 $199,847 $239,824 38 Exempt Manager Communications 525M $58.87 $73.58 $88.30 $122,450 $153,047 $183,664 154 Exempt Manager Community Services 630M $54.76 $68.45 $82.14 $113,901 $142,376 $170,852 169 Exempt Manager Community Services Sr Program 585M $58.80 $73.49 $88.19 $122,304 $152,860 $183,436 1013 Exempt Manager Development Center 495M $66.36 $82.95 $99.54 $138,029 $172,536 $207,044 63 Exempt Manager Economic Development 220D $76.55 $95.68 $114.82 $159,224 $199,015 $238,826 44 Exempt Manager Employee Benefits 450M $65.57 $81.96 $98.36 $136,386 $170,477 $204,589 45 Exempt Manager Employee Relations & Training 235D $72.48 $90.59 $108.71 $150,759 $188,428 $226,117 93 Exempt Manager Environmental Control Program 419M $71.29 $89.11 $106.94 $148,284 $185,349 $222,436 1116 Exempt Manager Facilities 445M $62.97 $78.71 $94.46 $130,978 $163,717 $196,477 2030 Exempt Manager Finance 223D $76.04 $95.04 $114.05 $158,164 $197,684 $237,224 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/10/2027 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
127 Exempt Manager Fleet 255D $63.60 $79.49 $95.39 $132,288 $165,340 $198,412 2018 Exempt Manager Human Services 540M $61.70 $77.12 $92.55 $128,336 $160,410 $192,504 32 Exempt Manager Information Technology 230D $74.08 $92.60 $111.12 $154,087 $192,608 $231,130 2006 Exempt Manager Information Technology Security 230D $70.10 $87.62 $105.15 $145,808 $182,250 $218,712 158 Exempt Manager Laboratory Services 495M $59.96 $74.94 $89.93 $124,717 $155,876 $187,055 78 Exempt Manager Library Services 565M $58.07 $72.58 $87.10 $120,786 $150,967 $181,168 92 Exempt Manager Maintenance Operations 469M $58.75 $73.43 $88.12 $122,200 $152,735 $183,290 26 Exempt Manager Transportation Planning 345M $77.00 $96.24 $115.49 $160,160 $200,180 $240,220 51 Exempt Manager Planning 415M $70.40 $87.99 $105.59 $146,432 $183,020 $219,628 103 Exempt Manager Real Property 235D $68.57 $85.71 $102.86 $142,626 $178,277 $213,949 454 Exempt Manager Recruitment Division 235D $72.48 $90.59 $108.71 $150,759 $188,428 $226,117 2011 Exempt Manager Revenue Collections 250D $64.48 $80.59 $96.71 $134,119 $167,628 $201,157 160 Exempt Manager Solid Waste 330M $76.79 $95.98 $115.18 $159,724 $199,639 $239,575 57 Exempt Manager Treasury, Debt & Investments 235D $70.68 $88.35 $106.02 $147,015 $183,768 $220,522 86 Exempt Manager Urban Forestry 436M $65.40 $81.75 $98.10 $136,032 $170,040 $204,048 178 Exempt Manager Water Quality Control Plant 205D $85.29 $106.61 $127.94 $177,404 $221,749 $266,116 39 Exempt Manager Watershed Protection 330M $76.79 $95.98 $115.18 $159,724 $199,639 $239,575 1008 Exempt Office of Emergency Services Coordinator 525M $57.11 $71.38 $85.66 $118,789 $148,471 $178,173 2024 Exempt Performance Auditor I 750P $38.84 $48.55 $58.26 $80,788 $100,984 $121,181 100 Exempt Performance Auditor II 585M $53.14 $66.42 $79.71 $110,532 $138,154 $165,797 148 Exempt Police Chief 15E $128.79 $160.98 $193.18 $267,884 $334,839 $401,815 2021 Exempt Chief Assistant City Attorney 101A $113.60 $141.99 $170.39 $236,288 $295,340 $354,412 2016 Exempt Principal Business Analyst 310M $73.02 $91.27 $109.53 $151,882 $189,842 $227,823 TBD Exempt Principal Transportation Engineer TBD $84.95 $106.18 $127.42 $176,696 $220,855 $265,034 2029 Exempt Principal Planner 469M $59.22 $74.02 $88.83 $123,178 $153,962 $184,767 2003 Exempt Principal Management Analyst 360M $72.73 $90.91 $109.10 $151,279 $189,093 $226,928 2009 Exempt Project Manager 570M $60.02 $75.02 $90.03 $124,842 $156,042 $187,263 2012 Exempt Public Safety Communications Manager 495M $62.23 $77.78 $93.34 $129,439 $161,783 $194,148 166 Exempt Public Safety Program Manager 585M $53.14 $66.42 $79.71 $110,532 $138,154 $165,797 117 Exempt Senior Accountant 525M $64.10 $80.12 $96.15 $133,328 $166,650 $199,992 2013 Exempt Senior Business Analyst - M 420M $63.64 $79.54 $95.45 $132,372 $165,444 $198,536 187 Exempt Senior Engineer 300M $81.76 $102.19 $122.63 $170,061 $212,556 $255,071 106 Exempt Senior Executive Assistant 450M $62.04 $77.55 $93.06 $129,044 $161,304 $193,565 157 Exempt Senior Human Resources Administrator 545M $55.90 $69.87 $83.85 $116,272 $145,330 $174,408 14 Exempt Senior Management Analyst 465M $62.00 $77.49 $92.99 $128,960 $161,180 $193,420 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/10/2027 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary
Job Code FLSA Status Classifications Grade
Codes
Min Mid Max Min Mid Max
130 Exempt Senior Performance Auditor 510M $58.52 $73.15 $87.78 $121,722 $152,152 $182,583 444 Exempt Senior Program Manager TBD $70. 40 $87.99 $105.59 $146,432 $183,020 $219,628 53 Exempt Senior Project Manager 300M $81.76 $102.19 $122.63 $170,061 $212,556 $255,071 33 Exempt Senior Technologist 420M $70.40 $87.99 $105.59 $146,432 $183,020 $219,628 155 Exempt Superintendent Animal Services 540M $55.77 $69.71 $83.66 $116,002 $144,997 $174,013 83 Exempt Superintendent Community Services 480M $66.47 $83.08 $99.70 $138,258 $172,807 $207,376 1117 Exempt Superintendent Recreation 480M $66.47 $83.08 $99.70 $138,258 $172,807 $207,376 2022 Exempt Supervising Librarian 675M $48.79 $60.98 $73.18 $101,484 $126,839 $152,215 161 Exempt Supervisor Facilities Management 600M $51.97 $64.96 $77.96 $108,098 $135,117 $162,157 113 Exempt Supervisor Inspection and Surveying 540M $55.77 $69.71 $83.66 $116,002 $144,997 $174,013 327 Exempt Supervisor of Code Enforcement TBD $58.83 $73.53 $88.24 $122,367 $152,943 $183,540 146 Exempt Supervisor Warehouse 660M $47.07 $58.83 $70.60 $97,906 $122,367 $146,848 181 Exempt Supervisor Water Quality Control Operations 525M $57.11 $71.38 $85.66 $118,789 $148,471 $178,173 2027 Exempt Utilities Chief Operating Officer 60E $121.44 $151.80 $182.16 $252,596 $315,744 $378,893 Confidential
905 Non-Exempt Human Resources Technician 830C $34.47 $43.08 $51.70 $71,698 $89,607 $107,536 903 Non-Exempt Legal Secretary-Confidential 820C $35.32 $44.14 $52.97 $73,466 $91,812 $110,178 67 Exempt Secretary to City Attorney 800C $41.75 $52.18 $62.62 $86,840 $108,535 $130,250 1004 Exempt Senior Legal Secretary - Confidential 810C $38.84 $48.55 $58.26 $80,788 $100,984 $121,181 City of Palo Alto
Management, Professional and Confidential Salary Schedule Effective 7/10/2027 (3% Increase) Hourly Rate Approx. Annual Salary