[NCASG] Minimum Wage Increase and Salary Compression

[Boswell, Jennifer]

Good morning colleagues,

The state of Florida is in need of your assistance.  In November's general election, our voters approved a constitutional amendment raising the state's minimum wage from $8.65 per hour (effective January 1, 2021) to $10.00 per hour effective September 30, 2021; and raising it an additional $1.00 per hour every September 30th until it reaches $15.00 per hour.  Earlier this week, a legislative proposal was released including a minimum wage increase to $13.00 per hour on July 1, 2021, and tasks each agency with developing a plan to address salary compression as a result of implementing the increase.

Any guidance you can provide, including links and or documents, in reference to the following questions would be greatly appreciated.


  1.  Does your state have a compensation philosophy?  If yes, please share.
  2.  Does your state have any type of plan or guidance related to salary determination?  If yes, please share.
  3.  Does your state have any type of plan or guidance to address salary compression?  If yes, please share.
  4.  Does your state modify its pay range minimum and maximum amounts annually?  If so, how are the amounts determined?
  5.  What type of classification system does your state utilize (i.e., class-based, broadband, etc.)?  How long has it been in effect?
  6.  What types of benefits and/or challenges do you experience with your current classification system?  Is there a system you have used previously that you prefer?
  7.  Has your state recently undergone a classification and/or compensation study?  If so, what were the key take-aways, and who completed the study?
  8.  What vendors have you utilized for assistance regarding statewide classification and compensation, if any?
Thank you all for your assistance,

Jennifer Boswell | Division of State Human Resource Management
850.488.2445 (office)
Florida Department of Management Services
We Serve Those Who Serve Florida

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