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Elgin council approves management pay‑plan ordinance after questions on oversight, redlining
Summary
Council approved a new management pay plan and benefits ordinance aimed at moving nonunion management employees to a range‑based pay structure; councilors pressed HR on oversight, maximum merit increases and the number of employees placed above grade limits.
The Elgin City Council approved a new management pay plan and benefits ordinance on Oct. 8 intended to replace the long‑standing step system for full‑time nonunion management employees with a range/merit‑based pay structure.
Why it matters: City staff said the change is designed to make compensation more market‑aligned and sustainable. Under the new plan employees will receive raises tied to performance reviews rather than automatic step increases. Implementation begins in 2026 with regular market checks; staff estimated…
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