• Reward employee performance with a Performance Based Pay System
• Respond to change in economic conditions
• Comply with all state and federal regulations
• Compensate at market-based salary rates with respect to employee demonstrated performance, job skill, and experience
• Apply fair and equitable compensation consistently, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status

The City has the flexibility to pay within a salary range based on the following factors:

• Experience an applicant possesses
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the job
• Demand in the labor market

The City of Olathe periodically surveys the market place in other jurisdictions.

• Surveys are conducted on jobs similar in nature and scope of responsibility.
• Comparable market sources vary depending on the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• Local, regional and national survey data depends on the scope of work, responsibility, and general recruiting pool for a specific job.

• The Fire pay structure provides annual pay increases for Firefighters, Paramedics, Fire Engineers, and Captains. 
• The market is surveyed annually to ensure competitive ranges. 
• Each pay range is considered and adjusted independently.
• Employees progress upon satisfactory performance in the annual review. 
• Employees who are at the top of the range receive a lump sum payment in lieu of a salary increase.
• Ranks above Fire Captain are compensated in the Career Banding Pay Structure.

• The Police pay structure provides annual pay increases for Police Officers and Police Sergeants.
• The market for these positions is surveyed annually to ensure competitive ranges.
• Employees progress upon satisfactory performance in the annual review.
• Employees who are at the top of the range receive a lump sum payment in lieu of a salary increase.
• Ranks above Police Sergeant are compensated in the Career Banding Pay Structure.