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Board approves new comparator set and raises target pay band to better match regional labor market
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 9-0 to revise the county's official compensation policy, adding Maryland counties and the District of Columbia to Loudoun's comparator market and increasing the target compensation range to 100%-105% of the market median.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved changes to Policy 5.3 on April 15, expanding the county's comparator market and raising the target compensation band for staff pay.
What passed: A motion by Supervisor Sainz, seconded by Supervisor Glass, added Montgomery County (MD), Frederick County (MD), Prince George's County (MD) and the District of Columbia to the set of comparator localities the county uses when benchmarking pay. The board also approved changing the compensation target from the prior 95%-100% range to a new 100%-105% range.
Why it matters: Multiple supervisors said the change reflects regional labor market realities and the county's competition for workers across the broader DC metro labor market. Speakers noted recruitment and retention pressures for county positions and public-safety roles. Supporters said the change will help Loudoun be more competitive while retaining fiscal oversight.
Vote: The motion passed 9-0.
Implementation: Staff were directed to incorporate the new comparator set and compensation target into county compensation policy and to reflect the change in upcoming budget and human-resources planning.
Ending: The board characterized the change as long overdue and said it should help the county retain and recruit employees in a tight regional labor market.
