Title
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 25-86 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2027 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. 25-86 and adopt the updated 2027 Salary Structure for employees per the attached schedules, effective December 20, 2026. 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 2027 salary schedule, the sworn salary ranges are moving at an average of 3.9%. In addition to market movements, sworn fire personnel will change schedules, effective June 20, 2027, and each non-exempt fire rank will receive a 0.16354% increase to cover the decrease in pay resulting from the schedule change. There will be no market movement for the civilian salary ranges at this time. Civilians will be eligible for pay for performance increases which are 2% on average. Sworn and civilian employees may be eligible for step or pay progressions. Range adjustments have been made based on our participation in and analysis of the year-long compensation survey processes in which the City is involved.
Background:
City Council approved the 2026 Salary Schedule on November 25, 2025. 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 adjusted each year to stay competitive.
Previous Council Action:
Ordinance No. 25-86 was passed on November 25, 2025 approving the City of Colorado Springs 2026 salary schedule for civilian and sworn municipal employees
Financial Implications:
The proposed changes in the attached salary structures are accounted for in the 2027 budget.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 25-86 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs 2027 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 25-86 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs 2027 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees