2026 pay · City of Portland bureaus (incl. Police, Fire & Rescue, Parks, Transportation and Water)
How much do public employees in Portland, OR make?
$93,294typical pay in 2026 for City of Portland employees
$14,452 – $128,888what most people earned
Official pay records for 9,887 people at 1 employer.
✓ Official data from City of Portland · latest release · portland.gov ↗
Pay by employer
Typical pay counts everyone paid during 2026. Poll workers and other short, seasonal roles (typical pay under $5,000) are listed last. Select an employer for jobs, names and more.
Most common jobs
Typical pay for each job in Portland, OR, 2026. Select a job to see where people do it and how pay varies.
- Police Officer575 people$131,439
- Fire Fighter457 people$144,277
- Community Service Aide303 people$5,283
- Coordinator - Cppw276 people$106,797
- Analyst - Cppw273 people$117,969
- Utility Worker II-Cl133 people$75,693
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker126 people$21,360
- Engineering Technician116 people$97,818
- Administrative Specialist - Cppw116 people$93,440
- Police Sergeant111 people$204,157
- Fire Lieutenant111 people$178,864
- Business Systems Analyst98 people$137,273
- Emergency Commun Dispatcher Senior94 people$111,188
- Supervisor - E87 people$111,194
- Police Detective81 people$190,929
- Revenue and Tax Specialist78 people$83,505
- Capital Project Manager73 people$131,667
- Parking Code Enforcement Officer73 people$80,738
- Financial Analyst - Cppw71 people$123,841
- Human Resources Analyst60 people$104,512
- Coordinator Ne - Cppw57 people$87,803
- Automotive Equipment Operator I-Cl53 people$91,371
- Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic50 people$95,986
- Office Support Specialist49 people$73,423
No jobs match.
Pay by job group
Typical pay for related jobs grouped together, such as police, fire and security. Select a group to see each job.
Highest paid City of Portland employees, 2026
- 1Employee 31Police Officer · Portland$6,019,997
- 2Robert CozzieDeputy City Administrator · Portland$602,039
- 3Robert MillerPolice Officer · Portland$523,811
- 4Curtis PakPolice Sergeant · Portland$498,228
- 5Anjanette JacksonFire Division Chief · Portland$470,391
- 6Steven BregmanCommunity Service Aide IV · Portland$451,708
- 7Craig DobsonPolice Commander · Portland$417,687
- 8Jason LehmanFire Captain · Portland$411,911
- 9Zachary EdnerPolice Officer · Portland$387,288
- 10Michael JohnsonCapital Project Manager III · Portland$382,113
Where this data comes from
City of Portland (Bureau of Human Resources)
Years we cover: 2023–2026 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: portland.gov ↗
Common questions
Are public employee salaries public in Oregon?
Yes. City of Portland (Bureau of Human Resources) publishes public employee pay records. We collect them, add context, and link to the agency's official website.
How often is this updated?
City of Portland: the next update is expected after the fiscal year ends in June.
Why can't I find someone?
We only cover the employers listed on this page. Some agencies withhold names for safety reasons (for example certain public-safety staff); those people count in the totals but are never named. Names are listed on each employer's page.