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Arkansas City adopts new citywide pay structure after Arnold Group study
Summary
The Arkansas City Commission voted to adopt a comprehensive compensation structure and an administrative compliance tool developed by the Arnold Group, funding an approximately 6.4% base-wage adjustment (study estimate $487,000) and implementing policy guardrails; adoption and an implementing ordinance take effect Dec. 27, 2025.
The Arkansas City Commission voted to adopt a new citywide compensation structure and administrative compliance tool developed by the Arnold Group, a human-resources consulting firm, and approved an ordinance implementing the pay changes under KSA 14-1501. The commission’s resolution makes the compensation package effective Dec. 27, 2025.
Phil Hayes, co-owner of the Arnold Group, told the commission the firm used job analysis, a point-factor HEY evaluation and a set of regional benchmarks (national, state, local, Wichita metro and county-area comparators) to create grades and steps for city positions. "Where we ended up is roughly a 6.4% overall base wage increase, 487,000 total cost," Hayes said during the…
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