City of Surprise Human Resources
City of Surprise Human Resources

 


Longevity Pay and Cost of Living Adjustments


Longevity Pay

 

Regular full-time employees who have completed their eighth year of full-time service shall receive an additional 2% premium calculated on the base rate. After completing their tenth year of full-time service, the employee shall receive a total of 4% premium calculated on the base rate. Longevity pay is not cumulative, and it is not added to the base rate. The maximum longevity pay is 4% premium in addition to the base rate.

 

Cost of Living Adjustments

 

A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) adjusts salaries based on changes in the cost-of-living index for this area. The City of Surprise analyzes changes in the cost-of-living index and then determines the adjustment to City salaries. Salaries are adjusted annually based on the availability of funds.

 

 

 


Human Resources Department
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Friday.
16000 N Civic Center Plaza
Surprise, Arizona 85374

Phone: 623.222.3500
Fax: 623.222.3501
TTY: 623.222.1002
Email Us




 


Official Seal of Surprise, AZ
Defining Vibrant, Southwest Living
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza   Surprise, AZ 85374   City Hall Hours: Monday - Thursday; 7am - 6pm
Phone: 623.222.1000  |  TTY: 623.222.1002  |  Phone Directory