Cleveland City Council Approves Payband Adjustments for Non-Union Classifications
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance to update the compensation structures for several non-union city employee classifications. The legislation, filed as Ord. No. 755-2026, amends previous pay schedules to establish new minimum and maximum salary ranges for a wide variety of municipal roles.
What's in the file
The ordinance amends Sections 33, 35, 37, and 38 of Ordinance No. 194-2021. According to a memorandum from Director of Human Resources Matthew J. Cole to Director of Law Mark Griffin, the changes establish specific salary schedules that the appointing authority must follow for various non-union positions.
The attached Request for Legislation provides updated payband tables for numerous classifications, including:
- Administrative and Financial Roles: Such as Accountants, Budget and Management Analysts, Payroll Specialists, and Fiscal Managers.
- Public Safety and Infrastructure: Including Airport Operations Agents, Animal Control Supervisors, Demolition Compliance Officers, and Water System Construction Inspectors.
- Specialized Professional Services: Such as Chief Architects, Chief Engineers, Epidemiologists, and Senior Programmer Analysts.
Who may be affected
- City Departments: Various departments utilizing non-union classifications, including Airport operations, Water/Sewer maintenance, Human Resources, and Public Health.
- Non-union Municipal Employees: Staff members working within the specific job classifications outlined in the amended sections of Ordinance No. 194-2021.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 24, 2026: The legislation was recorded in the City Record after being passed.
Residents can verify the specific salary figures and classifications by reviewing the official record for File No. 755-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Ordinance number
- 755-2026
- Amended sections
- 33, 35, 37 and 38
- Original ordinance
- 194-2021
Source record
- File
- 755-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 755-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Amend Sections 33, 35, 37 and 38 various non-union paybands
- 755-2026-RFL - HR-CS Payband Changes - 06-04-26 (071526)
- 755-2026-PL - HR-CS Payband Changes - 06-04-26 (071526)
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25