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Nash County staff propose 2.75% COLA, 1.25% merit and phased salary study that would add millions to the recurring payroll cost
Summary
Staff recommended a 2.75% cost‑of‑living adjustment effective July 1, 2026, a 1.25% merit pool and a phased three‑year salary study with an eight‑year to‑midpoint progression for group A; commissioners raised questions about benchmark tolerance, vacancy drivers and budget affordability.
Nash County staff recommended a multi‑part compensation approach that combines a cost‑of‑living adjustment, a modest merit program and a phased salary study to move county pay toward market medians.
Human resources and budget staff proposed a 2.75% COLA effective July 1, 2026, and budgeting a 1.25% merit pool effective Jan. 1, 2027. "The COLA recommendation is to provide a 2.75% cost of living adjustment effective 07/01/2026," staff said. Finance staff…
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