County Commissioners Set Salaries For Office Holders

The Wabash County Commissioners have voted to increase the pay for four county office holders while keeping their own pay the same. At their meeting Tuesday, commissioners set the salaries for county clerk, treasurer, circuit clerk, and assessor at $52,500 for the 2026-27, and 2027-28 fiscal years. The salaries will increase to $55,000 a year for the 2028-29 and 2029-2030 fiscal years. The salaries for county commissioners will remain at $650 a month. The salaries for state’s attorney and sheriff are set by the state and are not under control of the county board.