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Jackson County Board approves 2.74% wage-scale adjustment for 2026
Summary
The Board adopted a 2.74% wage-scale adjustment for 2026 to align county pay with internal equity and external markets; change applies to hires effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Jackson County supervisors approved Resolution No. 55-12-2025 on Dec. 15, adopting a 2.74% adjustment to the county salary wage scale for 2026. The Executive, Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the adjustment after market analysis; Supervisor Sarah Peloquin moved adoption and Supervisor John Higgins seconded. Voice vote recorded 19 Aye.
The resolution states the 2026 Salary Wage Scale will be used for new hires effective Jan. 1, 2026. Board members framed the increase as a measure to maintain external competitiveness and internal equity. No specific departmental funding reallocations were detailed at the meeting; the change was adopted as part of the county budget process for 2026.
