Participants | COLA / Salary Adjustment (automatic increases) | Average percentage for merit increase | Longevity | Pay Schedule Adjustment Only | Total Approximate Employee Increase | |
A | None | 4.5% | None | 3.0% | 4.5% | |
B | 3.42% COLA | 5.0% | None | None | 8.42%+ | |
C | 3% COLA | 3% | $1,000 max | None | 6% + | |
D | 2% COLA | 3.8% | 5% max | None | 5.8% + | |
E | 3% COLA | 4% | $700 max | None | 7% + | |
F | 2 or 3% salary adjustment | Not yet determined | phasing out | None | Not yet determined | |
Town of Chapel Hill | none | None | $1,200 max | 3% | 3% | |
G | None | Not yet determined | 6.5% max | Not yet determined | Not yet determined | |
H | None | 3% or 6% depending on above/below midpt | Phasing out | Not yet determined | 3 to 6% | |
I | None | 3.7%for above market; 5%& 6% for below market | Phasing out | Not yet recommended | 3.7% to 6%+ | |
J | None | 2.9% | 5% max | Pay plan based on market pricing | Not yet determined | |
K | Probably some salary adjustment | 4.2% | 2% max | None | Not yet determined | |
L | Not yet determined | Not yet determined | 4.5% max | None | Not yet determined | |
M | 3% salary adjustment | 3.25% meets expectations & 4.25% exceed expectations | $800 max | 3% April 10th | 6.25%+ | |
N | None | 4% | Phasing out | Not yet determined | 3.5% + |
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) refers to an automatic base increase given to all employees and an adjustment to the pay chart. Performance is not normally a factor.
Salary Adjustment is an automatic base increase given to all or a certain group of employees. Performance is not normally considered.
Pay Schedule Adjustment is an adjustment only to the pay chart. Employees do not receive the increase unless they fall below the new minimum rate.
Longevity payment is usually an automatic lump sum award based on years of service.