Compensation and Classification is responsible for the development and administration of the city’s classification program; however, every employee has a responsibility to ensure its success.  In accordance with federal guidelines, enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is unlawful to knowingly or unknowingly discriminate in pay or application of employment practices, and therefore all salary decisions must be made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, age, disability, or political affiliation or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Classification includes the pay grade, level and description of all the City’s positions. To find your pay grade level, look to your paystub or search for your job description. You can then look up your qualifying pay level with your pay grade number. Salt Lake City Corporation’s compensation program hinges on the ability to appropriately compete with the external labor market, ensure internal pay equity, recognize and reward exceptional performance and foster a shared sense of fairness.

Wage structures with specific pay rates have been put in place for employees in jobs covered under one of the city’s three recognized collective bargaining units — AFSCME, Fire, and Police. Non-represented employees are paid within ranges established as part of the General Employee Pay Plan (GEPP).

Compensation decisions are a collaborative effort between the hiring manager, higher-level management and Human Resources in order to attract, motivate, retain and engage qualified employees.

The Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) provides an annual report to city leaders with the guidance and recommendations to ensure market-competitive pay to attract and retain extraordinary talent that delivers exceptional service to the residents of Salt Lake City.

David Salazar, Program Manager     O: 801-535-7906     david.salazar@slcgov.com