Roane County budget includes 3% minimum pay increase, longevity and certification incentives

Jun 26, 2026

The FY2027 appropriations include a minimum 3% salary increase for county employees, a one-time longevity payment for employees with 25 years of service, and educational incentives (COCTP $1,000; CCFO $2,000); retirement match and insurance participation rules are also set.

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The adopted FY2027 budget formalizes personnel provisions: a county-wide minimum 3% salary increase, longevity one-time payments ($2,500 for full-time employees with 25 years), and educational incentives for completion of county certification programs (COCTP $1,000; CCFO $2,000). The resolution also sets a 401(k) match of $480 per eligible employee for the year and clarifies participation rules for commissioners in the county insurance program.

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