Williamsburg Independent Editor George Arbogust discusses York County's recent compensation study for county employees. The study concluded that the county's wages are lagging behind those of its peers in the area for skilled workers, such as firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and administrative staff.
Phased plan to raise county’s minimum wage to $20.04 per hour surpassing several neighboring jurisdictions.
York County’s Board of Supervisors voted to approve an increase in wage, estimated to cost about $8 million over the next couple of years. The investment is meant to raise average salaries to the 70th percentile relative to the particular job market.
Concerns about long-term funding and potential tax increases remain to be determined in the next budget cycle.
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