Payroll & Benefits

The Payroll and Benefits office generates the biweekly payroll for all city and school employees and manages the various benefit programs offered by the city.

Questions on your payroll? City employees, please contact City Hall payroll office. School employees please contact Central Office payroll at 978-345-3214.

All City employees should refer to the 24 pay period rates. The 20 pay period rates are designed only for some school employees. If you are not sure which rates apply to you, please contact our office for more information.

The City of Fitchburg pays health, dental, and vision benefit premiums one month in advance. For example, deductions taken from your paycheck in December pay for January insurance. If an employee separates employment for any reason, their insurance coverage ends at midnight on the last day of employment and any deductions taken for coverage beyond that are refunded to the employee. If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll & Benefits office located at City Hall.

2025-2026 Biweekly Pay Schedule