Salisbury, MD town hall & government
Salisbury spent $79.4 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,391 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Salisbury's government.
Who runs Salisbury
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Salisbury's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 39%
- Fees & charges 29%
- Utility sales 7%
- From the state 7%
- From other local governments 5%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Income taxes 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From the federal government 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Salisbury
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wicomico County Public Schools
Salisbury's K–12 school district, shared with Delmar, Fruitland, Hebron, Mardela Springs, Pittsville and Sharptown. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Maryland districts overall: 47% local, 44% state, 9% federal
- Local 18%
- State 69%
- Federal 13%
Of the $19,183 per pupil, $11,613 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Salisbury kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Salisbury pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Salisbury's government
Who represents Salisbury
Salisbury is represented in Congress by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela D. Alsobrooks and Representative Andy Harris. Wes Moore is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.