EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has raised its minimum wage for its employees, effective this week, the City announced on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Effective Sunday, Feb. 23, the minimum wage for City employees increased from $13.61 to $15.75 per hour.
General Service employees earning below their grade’s new minimum received either an adjustment to the new rate or a $0.50 per hour raise, whichever is greater, the City said.
Other non-uniform employees saw an increase of either $0.50 per hour or 1.25%.
The City said it made the move to “acknowledge and reward the hard work of City employees.”
“Designed to acknowledge and reward the hard work of City employees, these measures highlight the City’s commitment to offering competitive, fair, and sustainable compensation in today’s challenging labor market,” the City said in a news release.
During this week’s City Council meeting, City leaders outlined a series of “strategic measures to address wage compression, improve employee benefits, and reinforce long-term financial security for employees,” the City said.
These initiatives are a key component of the City’s broader Workforce Focus initiative, which is designed to enhance recruitment, retention, and overall job satisfaction while maintaining fiscal responsibility, the City said.
In addition to raising the minimum wage for City employees, the City also addressed “wage compression issues” that affect about three-quarters of the City’s civilian workforce.
“By restructuring salary scales and ensuring that experience and tenure are properly recognized, the City is working to maintain a fair and competitive pay structure,” the City said.
The City also said it continues to provide a “comprehensive benefits package” with no health care cost increases since 2019.
“Employees have access to multiple health care options, pension plans, tuition assistance, paid leave programs, and wellness initiatives designed to support financial security and overall well-being,” the City said.
“The City of El Paso is more than just a workplace — it’s a place where individuals can build long-term, meaningful careers with stability, competitive pay, and genuine growth opportunities,” City Manager Dionne Mack said. “We are dedicated to investing in our workforce, ensuring that employees feel supported, valued, and provided with the tools necessary for success. These improvements reinforce our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent to serve our community.”
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