Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Ordinance 25-072, establishing the 2026 pay plan
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DEPARTMENT: Central Human Resources
ORIGINATOR: Sarah Gilliam
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Ken Klein 10/16/25
PURPOSE: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 2026 PAY PLAN
BACKGROUND: Snohomish County Code 3A.05.010 provides that the human resources director prepare and submit a proposed ordinance establishing an annual pay plan. Amended Ordinance No. 24-083 stipulates that the compensation levels of non-represented county employees shall align with those of represented employees who are not subject to interest arbitration in their collective bargaining agreements. This Ordinance establishes the rate tables for both classified and non-classified employees of the County. Rate tables for represented employees are consistent with their collective bargaining agreements. The Classified rate table has been modified to create a true five percent (5%) between steps and pay grades, correcting an inconsistency that existed previously with variances from 4.8% to 5.2%. Additionally, a new Step 6 has been added consistent with collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME represented employees. The Health Department Non-Represented Rate Table represents the same 2.72% increase agreed upon with the majority of represented bargaining units in the Health Department. Additionally, the rate table was expanded by 18 pay grades to accommodate the transition of non-classified personnel. The amended rate table has been renamed the Classified / Non-Classified rate table. Exhibits A through T illustrate the proposed rate tables for 2026 for classified and non-classified employees.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU
CURRENT YR
2ND YR
1ST 6 YRS
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REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE
CURRENT YR
2ND YR
1ST 6 YRS
TOTAL
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