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York County Sets $8 Million Goal to Boost Employee Wages

Compensation study reveals stiff regional competition to retain and attract in-demand workers

George Arbogust
Dec 15, 2025
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three fireman preventing fire during daytime
Higher pay is necessary to retain and attract qualified staff in a competitive jobs market according to compensation study conducted by York County. For example, some members of the county’s fire department are paid almost 20% less than their peers in neighboring jurisdictions. (Stock photo by Matt C on Unsplash)

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