Harris County commits to new pay structure and pay‑equity fixes; court approves phased implementation starting Feb. 2026 Following a year‑long classification and compensation study by Gallagher, the court adopted a 20‑grade market‑aligned pay structure, directed placement of employees below new range minima, and authorized implementation beginning the first pay period in February 2026 with a prorated FY‑26 cost estimate of ~$48M and an annualized impact in the $66M–$

Harris County is set to revolutionize its pay structure with a groundbreaking 20-grade system aimed at addressing pay equity disparities, starting as soon as February 2026!

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