There are a total of 6,011 full-time, regular classified employees occupying 217 jobs in the SS pay schedule as of January 1, 2026. Graph 14 shows the distribution of these employees based on where their hourly rate of pay falls within their respective pay grades. Approximately 69.1% of employees in the SS pay schedule are paid at a rate between the minimum and the midpoint.
Graph 14: Distribution of Full-Time, Regular Classified Employee Salaries In the SS Pay Schedule as of January 1, 2026
0.8% at Minimum
19.4% Minimum - 1st Quartile
48.9% 1st Quartile - Midpoint
25.1% Midpoint - 3rd Quartile
4.0% 3rd Quartile - Maximum
1.8% at Maximum - Above
MAINTAINING MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
Over the last year, the SS pay schedule has experienced a job assessment that has helped to improve market competitiveness.
TABLE 7: PAY PLAN CHANGES FOR THE SS PAY SCHEDULE IMPLEMENTED IN 2025 Effective Date Jobs Impacted Description
One new job Six pay grade changes
6/23/2025 Veterans Assistance job series
In addition, the SS pay schedule structure adjustment of 2% to all minimums and maximums recommended in last year’s report has been approved. 15 However, since the effective date falls after January 1, 2026, the impact of this structure adjustment will be assessed in next year’s report.
15 See General Circular 2026-006 for the approved changes to the SS pay schedule. State Civil Service 2026 Annual Pay Plan Review
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