Executive Director of Public Safety salary range increase
Tuscaloosa
Summary
A proposal to raise the PF-8 pay range would let the public safety director earn about $230,000 at Step 9 — making it the city's highest salaried post. Some councilors want more scrutiny before voting, so it goes to Public Safety on September 22.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly a $50,000 pay increase for the current director and a top range of $267,000 for the position.
The public safety director and future holders of the position, who would no longer lose pay after losing overtime eligibility.
Residents who may object to the city's highest salary rising to the $230,000–$267,000 range.
Mentions & discussions (2)
$46K pay raise for Tuscaloosa public safety director draws scrutiny
$46K pay raise for Tuscaloosa public safety director draws scrutiny WBMA
Administration and Policy Committee - Sep 1, 2026
A proposal to raise the PF-8 pay range would let the public safety director earn about $230,000 at Step 9 — making it the city's highest salaried post. Some councilors want more scrutiny before voting, so it goes to Public Safety on September 22.
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