In all, Washington County spent over $228 million on its 2,382 employees during the 2024 calendar year, up nearly 5% from the previous year.

The City of Wilmington's highest-paid employees earned well over $200,000 each in 2024, with its highest earner being a fire department battalion chief. Battalion Chief Eric Haley earned $246,208, ...

The lowest paid earned $9.60, while roughly 1,200 employees made at least $100,000 in wages, excluding benefits. For the approximate 2,600 employees making at least $20,000 in wages alone, the ...