Springfield Salaries Have Been Published
A new report from The State Journal-Register details payroll data for 1,400 municipal employees.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in People
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The State Journal-Register released a comprehensive list of salaries for City of Springfield employees. The report, which includes data active as of September 11, 2026, aims to provide transparency regarding municipal spending.
Why it matters
Public disclosure of government payrolls helps residents understand how tax dollars are allocated across city departments. It offers a clear view into the compensation levels of top-tier municipal officials and the broader workforce.
The city maintains a total annual payroll exceeding $122 million for its 1,400 employees. Individual compensation figures for top officials reach as high as $280,708 for the Chief Utility Engineer.
The players
Scott Rogers
He serves as the Chief Utility Engineer at City Water, Light and Power and has been with the agency since 1995.
Joseph Behl
He began his duties as the Springfield Chief of Police on May 31, 2025, after joining the department in 2006.
Nicholas Zummo
He was approved by the City Council to become the Fire Chief on May 20, 2025.
Gregory Moredock
He serves as the Corporation Counsel for the City of Springfield.
The State Journal-Register
This news organization obtained and published the city salary data through a Freedom of Information Act request.
The details
Obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, the data covers municipal personnel compensation ranging from $37,000 to $280,000. The publication of these figures is intended to inform Springfield residents about the distribution of city funds across various departments.
Timeline
Scott Rogers joined the utility agency in 1995.
John Gorsek joined the utility in 2004.
Joseph Behl began working for the police department in 2006.
Nicholas Zummo was approved as Fire Chief on May 20, 2025.
The salary list was compiled and active as of September 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This report follows the established precedent of utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to facilitate government transparency. Such disclosures position the city within a broader trend of municipal accountability and public access to government payroll information.
Residents can now evaluate the specific salary levels of various city officials and the aggregate cost of municipal operations. This data allows taxpayers to better assess the efficiency of city spending in relation to their local tax contributions.
The takeaway
Transparency in public spending helps maintain accountability between municipal leaders and the community they serve. Residents are encouraged to review the full disclosure to understand the fiscal structure of their local government.
Further reading
For more information on local government officials, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The State Journal-Register.
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