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.