TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Mary Grady
Senior HR Analyst
TITLE:
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Approval of 2026 Non-Represented Pay Plans
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Due to the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), the following salaries and Pay Plans are being updated: Non-represented Executive ("E"); Non-represented Regular ("N") and Non-represented Supplemental ("N-S"); General Supplemental ("G-S"). New classifications of Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Paralegal, Financial Analyst - Principal, and Human Resources Generalist are being requested. In addition, select titles and salaries have been removed or changed due to market adjustment. Details of the changes are listed under the "Outcomes" section.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
City Council is required to authorize salary and/or classification changes to Pay Plans, in accordance with the City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 7.10.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Approval by City Council is being sought for the following Pay Plan changes:
Non-Represented. Changes to non-represented "E," "N," "N-S," and "G-S" Pay Plans are provided a 2026 COLA increase. The increases are to ensure those salary ranges remain within market. Changes to the "E," "N," "N-S," and "G-S" Pay Plans include a 2026 COLA increase of 3.8%.
The salary grades on Pay Plan "E" have been adjusted by market and the following titles have been updated and/or moved to new salary grades: City Attorney, Parks & Recreation Director, Deputy City Attorney, Deputy Fire Director, Deputy Public Works Director, and Deputy Chief Information Officer. Additionally, changes to the "E" Pay Plan include addin...
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