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Commission approves $16,895 compensation study to update county pay scale
Summary
The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously to hire McGrath Human Resources Group for a market update of the county compensation scale at a cost of $16,895, with the expense included in the 2026 budget. Commissioners discussed focusing comparisons on select positions and benefits analysis.
Harvey County commissioners approved a professional market update of the county compensation system, agreeing to pay McGrath Human Resources Group $16,895 to perform the review. The cost is included in the 2026 budget and the motion passed unanimously after discussion.
County Administrator Kevin Frymire summarized that the county deferred a review in 2025 and now seeks updated figures to inform the 2027 budget. Commissioner Becky Reimer urged staff to consider a narrower, internally conducted comparison of selected positions and to include benefits comparisons, noting peer counties' similar studies can create recurring expenses. County Counselor Brad Jantz cautioned that wages can be compared objectively but benefit packages are harder to normalize; he recommended treating wage comparison first and factoring benefits into any final competitiveness analysis.
Under the approved scope, McGrath will conduct an external market analysis and recommend salary-range updates and costing; the vendor’s proposal (provided in the meeting packet) outlines a 12-week timeline and a $16,895 flat fee for the market update. The board directed staff to proceed per the approved motion.
