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Fond du Lac council hears recommended pay-structure overhaul, 76 employees targeted for immediate increases
Summary
A consultant presented a citywide wage study proposing a new 24-grade, 13-step pay structure, implementation on Jan. 1, 2026, and immediate adjustments for 76 employees paid below the new minimums; city manager said costs were included in next year—s budget.
Mary Ann Oyes, a lead consultant from The Archer Group, presented the results of a comprehensive wage study to the Fond du Lac City Council on July 23, 2025, proposing a revised pay structure to be implemented Jan. 1, 2026. The consultant said the study covered about 225 employees in roughly 140 job titles, used a market survey of 14 peer cities and private-sector data, and identified 76 employees whose current pay ranges fall below the competitive market minimums.
The study recommends expanding the city—s existing pay grades (currently 18) to 24 grades and increasing steps from 11 to 13, widening range width from about 29% to 40%, and adopting a market-aligned competitive midpoint. "We found only three jobs where your current pay ranges are higher than 10% above market, but…
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