City Manager
The City Manager's current base salary is $220,968 annually. Please view the
City Manager's Employment Contract (PDF) for more information. The City of Rancho Santa Margarita does not have associations organized under collective bargaining agreements. Only the City Manager has an employment contract. All other staff are unrepresented and work under polices adopted by the City Council.
City Employees
View the
Most Recent Salary Resolution (PDF) for all City staff. Staff also receives $1,521 monthly benefit allowance for the purchase of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.
For a list of all the salary resolutions adopted by the City Council since incorporation in 2000:
View All Archived Resolutions
Adjustments to Employee Compensation
Adjustments to employee compensation are approved by City Council in accordance with
City Council Policy 3.2 (PDF).