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Council approves 2026 pay plan; recommends 2.5% COLA and step increases
Summary
The council approved the 2026 employee pay plan effective with the first paycheck in January 2026. Staff recommended a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and continued step increases; estimated fiscal impact under $450,000.
The Andover City Council unanimously approved an updated 2026 pay plan for city employees that incorporates a recommended 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and continued longevity/step movements within new job-grade ranges.
Human resources staff said the pay structure was developed with the Arnold Group following a comprehensive 2024 pay study; the current…
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