local
The cost of city hall: How Laredo’s payroll stacks up — and what it could mean for your services
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mindy Casso , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Laredo News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Mindy Casso, as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 6, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log · Publisher’s note
Key points The city's top earners include the city manager and city attorney, with salaries of $324,000 and $281,000 per year, respectively. Salary records show that many city employees earn high salaries, with 614 employees making $90,000 or more per year.
In Laredo , payroll is the largest expense in the city budget. Salary records show that many city employees earn high salaries, with 614 employees making $90,000 or more per year. These high salaries total over $65 million annually.
The city's top earners include the city manager and city attorney, with salaries of $324,000 and $281,000 per year, respectively. Further details on city employee salaries are available, including breakdowns of salaries by position and range. For more information, readers can consult the original source.
More local Today’s briefing Local events
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. Laredo News covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News . Laredo News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? In Laredo, payroll is the largest expense in the city budget. Salary records show that many city employees earn high salaries, with 614 employees making $90,000 or more per year. These high salaries…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 6, 2026 by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News and curated for Laredo News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Mindy Casso at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News. To learn more about how Laredo News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Laredo News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter