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Council approves 2026 pay schedule updates, management title changes
Summary
Poulsbo council approved a resolution updating the 2026 salary and wages schedule, including a negotiated annual wage adjustment described in the meeting as roughly 2.7%, a new $17.13 Washington minimum wage for 2026, and several job title adjustments for managerial roles.
Poulsbo — The City Council on Dec. 17 approved Resolution 2025‑21, which updates the city’s salary and wage schedules for 2026 and incorporates negotiated increases in collective bargaining agreements. Staff told the council that the package includes an agreed annual wage adjustment for 2026 and changes to management job titles (HR manager → HR director; IT manager → IT director) intended to align internal structure and market standards.
Camille, who presented the resolution, told council that "It's a 2 percent, 2.7% increase," and she noted the Washington State minimum wage will increase to $17.13 per hour in 2026. Councilmembers asked about how the title changes interact with a recent resolution on council concurrence for hires; staff said they would review whether code adjustments are needed and bring any recommended updates back to council in the new year.
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