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City staff present compensation and classification study recommending a single salary schedule
Summary
McGrath Human Resources Group reported findings that a majority of Ashland positions are below market and recommended an integrated single salary schedule with eight steps, step 4 as market midpoint, and annual CPI adjustments with market studies every three to five years.
Human Resources Director Molly Taylor introduced the city’s compensation and classification study at the May 20 meeting. Victoria McGrath, CEO of McGrath Human Resources Group, presented the methodology and findings, which included interviews with administration and department leaders, position questionnaires, and a market comparison with other public organizations.
Key findings reported in the presentation: 58% of positions are below market at the minimum salary level; 75% were below market at midpoint; 69% of positions do not have the same maximum earning capacity as comparator organizations; and 79% of incumbents were paid below market in the analysis presented. The consultant recommended a single integrated salary schedule to align positions internally and with the external market, an eight‑step progression with 3% between steps and Step 4 representing the average market rate. The presentation also recommended an annual review tied to a consistent economic indicator (for example CPI‑U) and a market analysis every three to five years.
Council did not take action to adopt the schedule at the May 20 meeting; the presentation was provided for council review and staff discussion.
