Worcester City Payroll up 6.3% to $565 Million in 2024

Worcester City Payroll up 6.3% to $565 Million in 2024

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester released wages earned data for each city employee this week, showing the city paid 8,162 employees over $565 million in 2024. The 8,162 employees represent an increase of 146  city workers compared to 2023, an increase of 1.8 percent. The $565,780,334 in total payroll paid represents a 6.3 percent increase over 2023. City Manager Eric Batista earned the highest total compensation in the city government, earning …