The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. 

Through its programs and practices, the City of Columbus will strive to achieve the following goals:

• Fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices for all employees
• Fair, equitable and consistent  pay opportunity for all employees
• Competitive salaries relative to the appropriate labor market
• Rewards and recognition for results-based performance and exceptional contributions
• Written in understandable terms outlining clear procedures for compensation advancement for all employees
• Credible programs that are easy to understand, communicate, and administer
• Financial effectiveness and efficiency
• Compliance with federal, state, and city laws and regulations