Step Pay Plans

Employees typically start at Step 1. Once an employee reaches the top step, no further step progression increases will be available.

Pay increases in the step rate plan come from:

• Step adjustments: An increase in the employee base salary that is associated with an increase in the pay rate established for the assigned step.
• Step progression increases: Assuming performance is satisfactory or above, an employee will receive an increase in their base salary associated with his or her progression to a higher step. The increase typically occurs at the time of their annual performance review.

Each step plan is reviewed annually to ensure the City’s compensation for these positions remains competitive with the local market.