Compensation
The State of Colorado's compensation philosophy is to provide competitive compensation in order to recruit, retain, and motivate a qualified workforce.
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Annual Compensation Plans and Reports
View compensation pay plans and reports of annual market compensation and benefit survey results.
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The State offers a comprehensive leave program.
The State's Compensation Team provides guidance on the statutes and procedures that govern the process for review and approval of personal services contracts.
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2014 Meet & Confer
Each year, the Department of Personnel & Administration’s Division of Human Resources (DHR) conducts a survey to measure and compare salaries and benefits offered to the State’s classified employees. This survey is conducted to ensure our total compensation package is competitive when compared to private industry and other government entities. Findings from the annual survey are used to develop recommendations for salary adjustments; medical, dental and basic life insurance plan premium contributions; and leave benefits. These recommendations are submitted to the Governor each August 1 to assist in developing his proposed budget.
The Division of Human Resources will hold informational (“meet and confer”) sessions to explain the survey process and methods used in collecting information, to answer questions and to seek employee feedback on the process.
Two sessions will be conducted on Friday, May 30th, the first from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the second from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both sessions will be conducted in the 1st floor Conference Center at 1525 Sherman Street in Denver.
Handouts for the sessions include:
If you are unable to attend and would like to provide written feedback, you may submit your comments to dpa_jobevalcomp@state.co.us by June 15. If you have questions prior to the sessions, please Roberta Monaco at 303-866-4236 or Roberta.Monaco@state.co.us.
Across-the-board and Merit Increases for State Employees
An across-the-board (ATB) pay increase of 2.5% has been approved for all Executive Branch and State classified employees. Merit increases have also been approved. Classified state employees can calculate the application of the across-the-board and merit increases for FY 2014-15 by clicking here.
Related Links
Employee Resources
- 2014-15 Annual Total Compensation Report
- 2014-15 Across the board and merit pay calculations
- Class Conversion History Look-up
- Position Description Form
- Job Classifications
- Job Evaluation Glossary
- Total Compensation Timeline
For more information, contact a member of the Compensation Team or email directly to dpa_jobevalcomp@state.co.us.