Salary Data

Littleton Police Chief Announces Retirement

The Littleton Police Department announced the retirement of Police Chief Doug Stephens, effective April 3, 2026. Chief Stephens has had a distinguished career in law enforcement lasting over three decades, noted for his leadership and community impact. Stephens’ 2024 annual salary at the police department was $217,422. He ranks 38th among the highest paid employees…more

New Director Appointed for Jeffco Parks

Jefferson County has announced Aaron Roth as the new Parks and Open Space Director, following the retirement of Tom Hoby at the end of the year. This decision comes after a comprehensive recruitment process to fill the position. Roth brings over 20 years of leadership experience in public land management, having most recently served as…more

Aclarion Hires UK Commercial Director

Aclarion, Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on chronic low back pain, has appointed Dan Isherwood as its UK Commercial Director. This marks Aclarion’s first dedicated commercial sales hire and highlights the company’s strategy to expand its market presence in the UK. The UK has become Aclarion’s first market where physicians can order its Nociscan…more

What Public Employees in Jeffco Cities Earn: A Look at the Latest Salary Data

The most recent compensation data for public employees across seven major cities in Jefferson County — Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Westminster and Wheat Ridge — offers a detailed look at how local governments allocate taxpayer dollars. This report includes salary information for 3,446 full-time employees and 1,853 part-time, seasonal or variable-hour workers paid by…more

Analysis: Jeffco Public Company Executives with Highest Salaries

The latest rankings of the Highest-Paid Executives at Public Companies in Jefferson County have been released, highlighting top leaders based on their total compensation in fiscal year 2023. While stock options, bonuses, and other benefits often drive up total earnings, a closer look at base salaries alone offers a different view of how much local…more

Average Salaries for Leadership Executives at Jeffco Nonprofits

The highest average salaries for leadership executives among Jefferson County-based nonprofits can be found at SCL Health System Inc., Denver Area Council Boy Scouts of America Trust, and Rockley Family Foundation. This data provides insight into compensation trends within this sector of the Colorado nonprofit world. SCL Health System Inc. tops the list, with an…more

Jefferson County Employee Salaries

Curious about what public employees are paid in Jefferson County, Colorado? Twice a year the county discloses a comprehensive breakdown of employee salaries by job positions. The data, a testament to transparency in the public sector, offers valuable insights into local government compensation. Find out the average pay in 2022 across 718 different Jefferson County…more