City of Kodiak — Work Session

The City of Kodiak City Council is scheduled to hold a work session on November 4, 2026, to review the final report of a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study conducted by McGrath Human Resources Group, Inc. The study evaluates the city's current pay structure, job classifications, and compensation policies against external market data from comparable public and private sector organizations. Key recommendations from the study include realigning the city's compensation structure to the 50th percentile of the identified labor market, implementing a 3.5% step adjustment to salary ranges, and establishing a 7% progression between pay grades. The report also suggests that the city conduct comprehensive market updates every three years and monitor workforce metrics such as turnover and recruitment trends to maintain competitiveness. In addition to compensation, the study provides an analysis of the city's benefits package, noting that while the city's health insurance premiums are highly competitive, the city should consider adding a floating holiday and potentially transitioning to a unified Paid Time-Off (PTO) model. The report also highlights the importance of stay interviews and professional development to improve employee retention in a challenging labor market.