Salary and Benefit Survey
Contact: AWC Research
Each year, the Association of Washington Cities conducts a comprehensive survey of salaries and benefits provided to employees in Washington’s cities and counties. The survey is an important AWC service and provides city and county officials with comparable data to assist them in determining wages and benefits for their staff.
For more information on the history of the Salary and Benefit Survey and ways to get the most out of it, check out our report An overview of the AWC Salary & Benefit Survey.
2024 Salary and Benefit Survey data is now available!
Access to the reporting tool is provided to AWC member cities and towns, along with public sector AWC Associate Members. In partnership with the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), county members may also access survey data through the reporting tool. Only individuals representing management are authorized to access the reporting tool.
This year, 82% of cities and 85% of counties in Washington participated in the survey.
Read more highlights from the 2024 survey here.
Access for those representing management – Free with membership
- AWC member cities and towns
- Counties (access granted through July 1, 2025)
- AWC Associate Member (public)
The reporting tool uses your AWC website account. Not sure about your login? Retrieve your user ID or request a password reset.
Purchase limited access to the salary survey reporting tool (Rates good through July 1, 2025)
AWC Associate Member (corporate, nonprofit)
$250 per login. Order here
Non-members
$250 per login. Order here
Read our terms and conditions before accessing the AWC Salary and Benefit Survey.
Email research@awcnet.org to request data collected prior to 2020.