Minnesota state law 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."
As of May 22, 2023, the highest paid employees at the City of Northfield are:
| Name | Title | Salary |
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| Ben Martig | City Administrator | $181,894.00 |
| Brenda Angelstad | Finance Director | $153,816.00 |
| Mark Elliott | Police Chief | $153,649.60
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