City of Albert Lea.

Salary Statement: Minnesota state law (Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005) requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees.” For the City of Albert Lea, titles and salaries as of Jan. 1, 2026, are: City Manager, $179,004.80; Chief of Police, $157,643.20; and Director of Public Works/City Engineer $157,643.20. Date of publication: January 12, 2026