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Access the 2010 Salary & Benefits Survey results
—Log in as a member
(Username and password required. Letters with new access codes were mailed to the top appointed official—city manager or city clerk—and the chief HR representative, if applicable, mid-June.)

Need an access code?
Request or purchase an access code by completing a form or contacting League HR staff:

It's not too late to participate!
—Log in as Survey Coordinator/Auditor
(Username and password required; see LMC data entry letter mailed early April.)

Need a Data Entry Code?
Data entry codes were mailed to the top appointed official (city manager or city clerk) and the chief HR representative (if applicable) for most cities in early April. To request a data entry code:

  • Contact Rebecca Hardel
    HR Project Assistant
    (651) 281-1217 or (800) 925-1122
    rhardel@lmc.org

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Highlights & Reminders for 2010 Salary & Benefits Survey

  • Elected Officials Benefit options have been updated to include whether or not health benefits are provided. Cities can more easily sort information in Excel based on those entities that offer benefits and those that do not.
  • Reminder that the benefits section of the survey has been reorganized and simplified.
  • Reminder about the addition of an “Additional Pay” category.
  • Reminder about the ability to get data on Police Specialty Pay.
  • Reminder about the ability to create MyFavorites list—MyJobs and MyOrganizations.
  • View more FAQs about accessing the 2010 survey results (pdf)

About the survey

  • This tool allows you to compare the salaries and benefits of your staff to those of other organizations throughout Minnesota.
  • Most Minnesota cities and counties (greater MN and metro area), as well as other public-sector organizations will be included in the 2010 survey.
  • Participation in the survey is required for free access. An annual fee will be charged for non-participating entities or other organizations requesting access.

Your LMC Resource

For questions about the survey:

  • Contact Rebecca Hardel
    HR Project Assistant
    (651) 281-1217 or (800) 925-1122
    rhardel@lmc.org
  • Contact Erin Rian
    HR Manager
    (651) 215-4095 or (800) 925-1122
    erian@lmc.org

Disclaimer: The League provides the salary survey program to facilitate the exchange of information among elected officials and management of participating organizations. The League program relies on sophisticated methodology and proprietary technology. The League owns the salary survey program and each organization is responsible for its own data. Participating organizations are expected to allow access to elected officials and select management staff only.

 

 

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