County presents compensation study results, recommends modest raises to stay competitive
Staff reviewed a 2024 compensation study and proposed modest FY27 adjustments: ~4% for elected officials, 2–2.5% for department heads and ~3.25% for non‑bargaining staff to maintain market alignment and internal equity.
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Staff reviewed findings from a 2024 Gallagher compensation study showing the county moved from a position of market misalignment toward competitiveness for many leadership roles. The presentation recommended a moderate approach for FY27 — roughly 4% for elected officials (to sustain momentum from last year's 10% increase), 2–2.5% for department heads and about 3.25% for non‑bargaining employees — while prioritizing a larger adjustment for the board of supervisors, whose pay lagged the market most.
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