Several A.Y. visitors asked how much Arlington County spends on personnel. You can obtain information from the County's Budget Web site at:
http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/ManagementAndFinance/budget/page68453.aspx
These data reflect the County Manager's proposed funding for various departments, funds, and other activities. The County Board's final funding is slightly higher.
A.Y. notes the following, check it out yourself --
County Board Office
Number of Full Time Equivalent Employees - 7.75
Personnel Costs - $978,504
$$$ per Employee - $126,258
County Manager - Main Office
Number of Full Time Equivalent Employees - 12.0
Personnel Costs - $1,747,091
$$$ per Employee - $145,591
County Attorney's Office
Number of Full Time Equivalent Employees - 14.0
Personnel Costs - $2,099,813
$$$ per Employee - $149,987
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Number of Full Time Equivalent Employees - 3.0
Personnel Coats - $508,909
$$$ per Employee - $169,636