What this tracks
This dataset records the job titles and compensation of City of Memphis employees.
Why it matters to you
Knowing who works for your city and how they’re compensated helps you understand where your tax dollars go. When the Memphis City Council debates budget cuts or pay raises, this data shows whether police officers earn more than librarians, or if department heads make significantly more than frontline workers. You can compare these salaries to local cost-of-living data when advocating for fair wages during public comment periods.
How to read this data
Division_Name — Which city department the employee works in, like “Police Services” or “Public Works”.
Job_Title — The employee’s specific role, such as “Police Officer II” or “Accountant III”.
Annual_Salary — The employee’s yearly pay before taxes, shown as a number like 68559.14.
Category — Employment type, with values like “Regular” for full-time positions.
Try it yourself
Search for your neighborhood’s police precinct or local library branch in the Division_Name field to see what those public servants earn compared to citywide averages.