Compensation Division
The City of Austin’s compensation philosophy supports the business goals of the organization. The pay system has a flexible design necessary to meet changing conditions.
It includes a pay and benefits package that supports the City in attracting, motivating and retaining a productive labor force.
LIVING WAGE
The City of Austin's living wage is $22.05 per hour, effective October 2025. This is the result of a City Council decision to increase the Living Wage for the City of Austin. This wage applies to regular and temporary City employees.
The federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009. For more information, please refer to the Department of Labor's Wage and Overtime Pay web page.
FAQs
- What is Service Incentive Pay (SIP)?
Regular employees must have completed at least three (3) years of service by the end of the pay period before SIP is paid out. An employee shall be paid $100 for each year of service.
If a regular employee separates City employment and returns, they will be eligible for services incentive pay at the same amount they left and under the same terms. All previous tenures will be considered in the calculation.For more information: Benefits Division
- What is a salary survey?
A gathered sample of data on fixed compensation for services paid to a person on a regular basis.
CONTACT
- Payroll
For issues regarding City of Austin employee Paychecks, Direct Deposits, W-2, and related items.
- Email: Payroll
- Phone: 512-974-3001
- Workers' Compensation
For issues regarding City of Austin employee on-the-job injuries or workers’ compensation claims.
- Email: Workers' Compensation
- Phone: 512-974-3447
- Benefits
For questions regarding City of Austin employee benefits for both active and retired employees.
- For more information: Benefits Division
- Email: HRD Benefits
- Phone: 512-974-3284
- Classification and Pay Requests
For questions regarding City of Austin employee Compensation Classification & Pay Requests, please contact your department HR or department's assigned Compensation Consultant.
Other:
- For information on your department's assigned Compensation Consultant, contact your department HR.
- For information about the Compensation Division, including its programs and types of requests handled, see the City's SharePoint.
- For other inquiries:
- Email: Compensation.HRD@austintexas.gov
- Phone: 512-974-3226
- Surveys | Pay and Job Classification Data
For pay and job classification survey data, please contact the Compensation Analyst at Compensation.HRD@austintexas.gov.
Email: HRD Compensation