Salaries & Benefits
All positions at the city of Los Altos are assigned to a job classification. Each job classification has an established salary range.
Current Salary Schedule:
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 24/25 - Updated
- (approved 07/09/2024)
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Employee Benefits:
At City of Los Altos, we value employee contributions to our success and want to provide a benefits package that protects their health and helps their financial security, now and in the future. We continually look for valuable benefits that support our employees needs.
City Council Compensation & Benefits:
Los Altos City Council members do not receive salaries, nor any post-retirement benefits, but are offered other benefits in exchange for their service. The following outlines compensation and benefits available to the Mayor and Council Members. To view more about eligible benefits please click here.
City Manager Employment Agreement:
Organizational Charts:
These charts reflect the City of Los Altos organizational structure for departments.
Archived Salary Schedules for Reference:
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 24/25 (approved 06/11/2024)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 23/24 - Mid-Year Update (approved 02/27/2024)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 23/24 (approved 8/22/2023)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 23/24 (approved 06/13/2023)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 22/23 Midyear Update (approved 02/14/2023)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 2022/23 (approved 10/11/2022)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 2022/23 (approved 7/12/2022)
- City of Los Altos Salary Schedule FY 2022/23 (approved 06/14/2022)
- FY 2021/22 (POA Increases)
- FY 2021/22 (LAMEA & TEAMSTERS Increases)
- FY 2020/21 (Mid Year)
- FY 2020/21
- FY 2019/20 (Mid Year)
- FY 2019/20