There are a total of 2,666 full-time, regular classified employees occupying 115 jobs in the MS pay schedule as of January 1, 2026. Graph 6 shows the distribution of these employees based on where their hourly rate of pay falls within their respective pay grades. Approximately 63.8% of employees in the MS pay schedule are paid at a rate between the minimum and the midpoint.
Graph 6: Distribution of Full-Time, Regular Classified Employee Salaries In the MS Pay Schedule as of January 1, 2026
1.3% at Minimum
16.0% Minimum - 1st Quartile
46.5% 1st Quartile - Midpoint
34.2% Midpoint - 3rd Quartile
1.8% 3rd Quartile - Maximum
0.1% at Maximum - Above
MAINTAINING MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
Over the last year, the MS pay schedule has experienced multiple job assessments that have helped to improve market competitiveness. TABLE 5: PAY PLAN CHANGES FOR THE MS PAY SCHEDULE IMPLEMENTED IN 2025 Effective Date Jobs Impacted Description
One new job Three pay grade changes Two new jobs Three pay grade changes
6/23/2025 Dental Assistant job series
6/23/2025 Nursing Assistant job series
In addition, the MS pay schedule structure adjustment of 2% to all minimums and maximums recommended in last year’s report has been approved. 8 However, since the effective date falls after January 1, 2026, the impact of this structure adjustment will be assessed in next year’s report. 8 See General Circular 2026-006 for the approved changes to the MS pay schedule. State Civil Service 2026 Annual Pay Plan Review 12
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