(a) There is established for state agencies covered by this subchapter a compensation plan for the setting of salaries and salary increases, when deserved, of all employees serving in positions covered by this subchapter.
(b) An employee whose salary falls below the entry pay level for the grade assigned to his or her classification may be adjusted to the entry pay level if approved by the Office of Personnel Management.
(c) (1) No employee shall be paid at a rate of pay higher than the maximum pay level in the grade assigned to his or her class unless otherwise provided for in this subchapter.(2) However, an employee presently employed in a position who is being paid at a rate in excess of the maximum for his or her assigned grade may continue to receive his or her rate of pay.
(1) No employee shall be paid at a rate of pay higher than the maximum pay level in the grade assigned to his or her class unless otherwise provided for in this subchapter.
(2) However, an employee presently employed in a position who is being paid at a rate in excess of the maximum for his or her assigned grade may continue to receive his or her rate of pay.
(d) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly to authorize, in the enactment of the compensation plans, rates of pay for each of the appropriate grades assigned to a class, but it is not the intent that any pay increases shall be automatic or that any employee shall have a claim or a right to pay increases unless the department head of the state agency determines that the employee, by experience, ability, and work performance, is eligible for the increase in pay authorized for the appropriate rate.
(e) Pay levels established in this subchapter are for compensation management purposes and are not to be construed as a contract, right, or other expectation of actual employee salary determination.
(f) (1) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the State Government Services pay table effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and State Government Services salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.(2) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Information Systems and Technology pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Information Systems and Technology salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.(3) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Medical pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Medical salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.(4) (A) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Law Enforcement and Safety salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency: Click here to view table.(B) (i) The office may establish a step plan for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table under this subdivision (f)(4) after approval of the step plan by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee.(ii) A step plan under subdivision (f)(4)(B)(i) of this section shall include without limitation: (a) The percentage increase for each step advancement; and (b) The procedures for the administration of step advancements, including without limitation the requirements necessary for advancement.(iii) (a) Determining the maximum number of employees, the maximum compensation of employees, and the maximum amount of appropriation of general revenue funding for a state agency each fiscal year is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximums in the appropriation act for a state agency and the general revenue allocations authorized for each fund and fund account by amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-20-101 et seq. (b) In light of subdivision (f)(4)(B)(iii)(a) of this section, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee as provided by this subdivision (f)(4)(B).(iv) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this subdivision (f)(4)(B). If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this subdivision (f)(4)(B) is void.(5) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Specialized Services pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Specialized Services salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.(6) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Executive pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Executive salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency: Click here to view table.
(1) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the State Government Services pay table effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and State Government Services salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.
(2) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Information Systems and Technology pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Information Systems and Technology salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.
(3) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Medical pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Medical salary grade have been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:Click here to view table.
(4) (A) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Law Enforcement and Safety salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency: Click here to view table.(B) (i) The office may establish a step plan for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table under this subdivision (f)(4) after approval of the step plan by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee.(ii) A step plan under subdivision (f)(4)(B)(i) of this section shall include without limitation: (a) The percentage increase for each step advancement; and (b) The procedures for the administration of step advancements, including without limitation the requirements necessary for advancement.(iii) (a) Determining the maximum number of employees, the maximum compensation of employees, and the maximum amount of appropriation of general revenue funding for a state agency each fiscal year is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximums in the appropriation act for a state agency and the general revenue allocations authorized for each fund and fund account by amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-20-101 et seq. (b) In light of subdivision (f)(4)(B)(iii)(a) of this section, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee as provided by this subdivision (f)(4)(B).(iv) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this subdivision (f)(4)(B). If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this subdivision (f)(4)(B) is void.
(A) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Law Enforcement and Safety salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency: Click here to view table.
(B) (i) The office may establish a step plan for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table under this subdivision (f)(4) after approval of the step plan by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee.(ii) A step plan under subdivision (f)(4)(B)(i) of this section shall include without limitation: (a) The percentage increase for each step advancement; and (b) The procedures for the administration of step advancements, including without limitation the requirements necessary for advancement.(iii) (a) Determining the maximum number of employees, the maximum compensation of employees, and the maximum amount of appropriation of general revenue funding for a state agency each fiscal year is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximums in the appropriation act for a state agency and the general revenue allocations authorized for each fund and fund account by amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-20-101 et seq. (b) In light of subdivision (f)(4)(B)(iii)(a) of this section, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee as provided by this subdivision (f)(4)(B).(iv) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this subdivision (f)(4)(B). If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this subdivision (f)(4)(B) is void.
(i) The office may establish a step plan for the Law Enforcement and Safety pay table under this subdivision (f)(4) after approval of the step plan by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee.
(ii) A step plan under subdivision (f)(4)(B)(i) of this section shall include without limitation: (a) The percentage increase for each step advancement; and (b) The procedures for the administration of step advancements, including without limitation the requirements necessary for advancement.
(a) The percentage increase for each step advancement; and
(b) The procedures for the administration of step advancements, including without limitation the requirements necessary for advancement.
(iii) (a) Determining the maximum number of employees, the maximum compensation of employees, and the maximum amount of appropriation of general revenue funding for a state agency each fiscal year is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximums in the appropriation act for a state agency and the general revenue allocations authorized for each fund and fund account by amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-20-101 et seq. (b) In light of subdivision (f)(4)(B)(iii)(a) of this section, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee as provided by this subdivision (f)(4)(B).
(a) Determining the maximum number of employees, the maximum compensation of employees, and the maximum amount of appropriation of general revenue funding for a state agency each fiscal year is the prerogative of the General Assembly and is usually accomplished by delineating the maximums in the appropriation act for a state agency and the general revenue allocations authorized for each fund and fund account by amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-20-101 et seq.
(b) In light of subdivision (f)(4)(B)(iii)(a) of this section, it is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee as provided by this subdivision (f)(4)(B).
(iv) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this subdivision (f)(4)(B). If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this subdivision (f)(4)(B) is void.
(5) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Specialized Services pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Specialized Services salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:
(6) The following grades and pay levels shall be authorized for the Executive pay table, effective July 1, 2025, and thereafter, for the state service for all positions of state agencies covered by this subchapter to which a classification title and Executive salary grade has been assigned in accordance with this subchapter and the appropriation act of the state agency:
(g) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the compensation plans in this section shall be implemented and function in compliance with other provisions in this subchapter, the Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, §§ 19-4-1601 and 21-5-101, and other fiscal control laws of this state, when applicable.
(h) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (h)(2) of this section, a payment of salaries shall not be made except in conformity with the maximum pay level assigned to these grades for each year as provided in the appropriation act of the state agency or in this subchapter.(2) (A) With approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee:(i) The Governor may establish the salary of an agency director or a secretary of a cabinet-level department that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification;(ii) The office may establish the salary of a specialized physician position or classification that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification; and(iii) Salaries established by this section may exceed the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in the state agency's appropriation act.(B) It is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, as provided by this subsection.(C) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval is found unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire section is void.
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (h)(2) of this section, a payment of salaries shall not be made except in conformity with the maximum pay level assigned to these grades for each year as provided in the appropriation act of the state agency or in this subchapter.
(2) (A) With approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee:(i) The Governor may establish the salary of an agency director or a secretary of a cabinet-level department that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification;(ii) The office may establish the salary of a specialized physician position or classification that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification; and(iii) Salaries established by this section may exceed the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in the state agency's appropriation act.(B) It is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, as provided by this subsection.(C) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval is found unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire section is void.
(A) With approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee:(i) The Governor may establish the salary of an agency director or a secretary of a cabinet-level department that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification;(ii) The office may establish the salary of a specialized physician position or classification that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification; and(iii) Salaries established by this section may exceed the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in the state agency's appropriation act.
(i) The Governor may establish the salary of an agency director or a secretary of a cabinet-level department that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification;
(ii) The office may establish the salary of a specialized physician position or classification that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification; and
(iii) Salaries established by this section may exceed the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the classification by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in the state agency's appropriation act.
(B) It is both necessary and appropriate that the General Assembly maintain oversight by requiring prior approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, as provided by this subsection.
(C) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval is found unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire section is void.
(i) The compensation plan and pay tables shall be reviewed by the office before each regular session of the General Assembly.