Title
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 24-102 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2026 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees
Presenter:
Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Office
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
Body
Summary:
The attached ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No. 24-102 and adopt the updated 2026 Salary Structure for employees per the attached schedules, effective December 21, 2025. The compensation philosophy for the City of Colorado Springs is to be a governmental employer of choice by attracting, retaining and motivating qualified employees by offering the best overall whole career experience that includes total compensation generally competitive to our defined market, is easily understood, and recognizes that we are fiscally responsible, best-in-class stewards of our available resources. For the 2026 salary schedule, there will be no market movement for the sworn or civilian salary ranges and there will be no civilian pay for performance increases. Sworn and civilian employees may be eligible for step or pay progressions. The decision to not adjust salary ranges has been made based on our participation in and analysis of the year-long compensation survey process in which the city is involved.
Background:
City Council approved the 2025 Salary Schedule on November 26, 2024. Annually, the Human Resources Department conducts surveys to determine market movement both in general and for specific positions.
The City’s compensation practice is to move successful employees toward the market average and high performers beyond that towards the range maximum. In order to pay employees at true market average, the salary ranges are analyzed each year to stay competitive.
Previous Council Action:
Ordinance No. 24-102 was passed on November 26, 2024 approving the City of Colorado Springs 2025 salary schedule for civilian and sworn municipal employees.
Financial Implications:
The proposed changes in the attached salary structures are accounted for in the 2026 budget.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
Enter Board, Commission, or Committee recommendation. Enter N/A if not applicable.
Stakeholder Process:
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Alternatives:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 24-102 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs 2026 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 24-102 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs 2026 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees