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Council approves first reading of 2026 salary ordinance, citing pay-study results
Summary
Council approved on first reading the annual 2026 salary and wage ordinance required by SDCL 19-14-28, implementing a 2.5-step increase plus a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (about 6% total) for most city positions; police and fire salaries were excluded from the general adjustment. The ordinance is to take effect for payroll on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
At the City of Aberdeen meeting, staff introduced the annual salary-and-wage ordinance required under SDCL 19-14-28. City staff said the ordinance sets wages for 2026 and was presented at the dais with a chart of employees and proposed hourly/salaried rates.
City staff explained the pay package consists of a two-and-a-half-step increase for applicable positions plus a 3.5% cost-of-living…
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