Public-Sector Pay in Adams County, Colorado
35 roles at 9 employers · updated October 2026
What public employers in Adams County, Colorado pay, taken from their own job postings: 35 roles at 9 employers. Every range is shown exactly as posted; the bars put them on one scale as full-time yearly pay.
How Adams County public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 4 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 22 |
| $60k | 6 |
| $80k | 2 |
| $100k | 1 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in Adams County's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
State of Colorado6 roles · 81 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
City of Aurora, CO9 roles · 55 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
Adams County, CO7 roles · 51 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
27J Schools - Brighton, Thornton & Commerce City, CO4 roles · 37 postings · 6 openOpen jobs →
City of Westminster, CO, CO3 roles · 18 postingsOpen jobs →
Adams County School District 14, CO1 role · 17 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
City of Brighton, CO1 role · 14 postingsOpen jobs →
City of Thornton, CO1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Adams County: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Adams County?
The highest posted ranges are Deputy District Attorney at Adams County, CO ($93,357–$135,368/yr); Teacher at Adams County School District 14, CO ($64,501–$121,414/yr); Engineer at City of Aurora, CO ($72,638–$109,083/yr); Detention Officer at City of Aurora, CO ($30.86–$41.86/hr); Utility Maintenance Specialist at City of Thornton, CO ($22.75–$40.73/hr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.