The City of Rockport has developed a comprehensive salary adjustment proposal that would significantly increase compensation for nearly all city employees, according to documents obtained by this news organization. The plan, labeled “Plan A,” comes amid ongoing public discussion about city taxes and budgeting priorities.
The proposed adjustments outline new salary grades and steps for positions across all departments, from entry level maintenance technicians to senior administrators. Many positions include both a base salary increase and an additional “equity adjustment” meant to address pay disparities.
The documents show substantial proposed increases for many positions. A street maintenance technician hired in 2024, currently earning $35,836.80, would see their salary rise to $46,360.14 under the proposal. Similarly, a building and development planning technician from 2018 would receive an increase from $42,723.20 to $52,452.24…