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 January 1, 2019, the highest paid employees at the City of Northfield are:
| Name | Title | Salary |
|---|
| Ben Martig | City Administrator | $152,776 |
| Mitzi Baker | Community Development Director | $132,620 |
Brenda Angelstad
| Finance Director
| $127,483
|