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Madison raises starting wage to $16 and increases medical stipend to $500

City of Madison Council · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The council approved increasing the starting wage to $16.00 per hour and raised the monthly medical stipend from $350 to $500; Daryl May recused from the wage vote.

The Madison council approved two compensation changes on April 6, 2026: an increase in the starting wage to $16.00 per hour and an increase in the monthly medical stipend from $350.00 to $500.00.

Tony Fankhauser moved to raise the starting wage to $16.00 per hour; Kyle Engle seconded and the motion carried 3-0 with Daryl May recused. The council also voted to raise the monthly medical stipend from $350.00 to $500.00 by motion from Tony Fankhauser, seconded by Kyle Engle, with the motion passing 3-0. The minutes do not record which employee classifications or budget lines will cover the increases.