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IT director says market adjustments, experience drove pay increases; department operating costs fall in FY26
Summary
Wicomico County IT director told the council his department requested above‑base increases to move experienced staff closer to market midpoints; operating and capital spending drops overall because of timing and subscription cycles.
John Olinar, director of information technology, explained why his department requested larger increases for many IT titles and why the IT operating budget overall declines in FY26.
Olinar said he compared county job classifications with nearby employers and found Wicomico County’s midpoints lagging. He told the Council his staff is experienced — “one of our staff members is 34 years of service. I'm 26” — and that many positions sit…
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