HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd.1659 20260928 ORDINANCE NO.1659
An appropriation Ordinance adopting a budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026; pay
plans for fiscal year 2026-2027; containing a severability clause, a
repealer clause; and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of Pearland and State law, the
City Manager of the City of Pearland, Texas filed with the City Secretary a proposed budget for
the fiscal year period beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held, after notice, as required by law, a public hearing on
such budget on September 14, 2026, at which hearing all citizens and taxpayers of the City had
the right to be present and to be heard and those who requested to be heard were heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed Budget and has made such
changes therein as in the City Council’s judgment were warranted by law and were in the best
interest of the citizens and taxpayers of Pearland, Texas; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager's proposed 2026-2027 Budget, attached hereto as
Exhibit “A”, be adopted in compliance with Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code
and Article 8 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Pearland, Texas which sets forth certain
specific requirements as to the City of Pearland,
Section 2. That City Council hereby appropriates certain sums, more specifically
identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto, for the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 Budget.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby confers upon the City Manager general
authority to contract for expenditures, within appropriated fund amounts, for all budgeted items
the cost of which do not exceed the constitutional and statutory requirements for competitive
bidding.
Section 4. That the City Council deems the Pay Plans and Organizational Plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, contained in the 2026-2027 Budget to be in the best interest of
the City and is hereby adopted.
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Section 5. Repeal. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage on
second and final reading.
PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 14th day of September, A. D.,
2026.
________________________________
QUENTIN WILTZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND and FINAL READING this on the 28th day of
September, A. D., 2026
________________________________
QUENTIN WILTZ
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
___________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
LAWRENCE G. PROVINS
CITY ATTORNEY
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Adopted Budget Adopted Budget
OPERATIONS
100
200
900
305
310
315
320
325
330
331
332 Parks Financial Assistance Donations 5,150 5,000
335
336
337
340
345
346
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
360
365
366
370
380
510
514
700
702
703
704
705
706
600
601
610
SUB TOTAL - OPERATIONS 440,251,020 474,720,081
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
550
551
552
565
566
567
568
569
570
571
572
573
574
575
576
577
578
500
501
503
506
507
508
509
511
512
513
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527 Capital Projects- CO 2025 - -
528 General Obligation 41,486,885 30,051,135
Certificates of Obligation 27,113,227 33,127,427
SUB TOTAL - CIP 198,830,127 203,734,900
GRAND TOTAL: 639,081,147 678,454,981
EXHIBIT A
City of Pearland
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Revenues Expenses
Ordinance No. 1659
Exhibit A
FY 2026
All Positions
(excluding Civil Service)
Effective : October 1, 2025
Recommended Title Department Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Accountant Finance E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Arts Administrator Convention & Visitors Bureau E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Benefits & Wellness Coordinator Human Resources E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Budget Analyst Office of Management and Budget E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Business Administrator Multiple E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Executive Assistant, Senior Multiple E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
GIS Analyst Information Systems E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
HR Generalist Human Resources E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Utilities E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Marketing Manager Convention & Visitors Bureau E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Planner I Community Development E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Risk and Safety Coordinator Human Resources E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Sales Manager Convention & Visitors Bureau E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Senior Accountant Finance E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Senior Center Coordinator Parks & Recreation E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Special Events Coordinator Parks & Recreation E 004 $63,160.30 $80,529.39 $97,898.49
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Office of Emergency Management E 005 $66,318.33 $84,555.86 $102,793.40
GIS Specialist Information Systems E 005 $66,318.33 $84,555.86 $102,793.40
HR Business Partner Human Resources E 005 $66,318.33 $84,555.86 $102,793.40
Planner II Community Development E 005 $66,318.33 $84,555.86 $102,793.40
Records Manager Multiple E 005 $66,318.33 $84,555.86 $102,793.40
Chief Construction Inspector Engineering E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Contract Administrator Finance E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Engineer I Engineering E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Instrumentation and Controls Coordinator Utilities E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Maintenance Coordinator Utilities E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Operations Coordinator Utilities E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Planner, Senior Community Development E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Purchasing Business Partner Finance E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Stormwater and Floodplain Supervisor Engineering E 006 $69,634.24 $88,783.65 $107,933.07
Aquatics Manager Parks & Recreation E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Associate Engineer Engineering E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Athletics Manager Parks & Recreation E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Building Code Administrator Community Development E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Communications Manager Police E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Development Services Manager Community Development E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
GIS Developer Information Systems E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Grants Manager City Manager's Office E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Manager, Operations Parks & Recreation E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Natural Resources Manager Parks & Recreation E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Recreation Manager Parks & Recreation E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Senior Accountant Finance E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Senior HR Business Partner Human Resources E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Training & Development Coordinator Human Resources E 007 $73,115.95 $93,222.84 $113,329.74
Accounts Payable Manager Finance E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Accounts Receivable Manager Finance E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Construction Manager Engineering E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Management Assistant Multiple E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Performance Management Analyst Office of Management and Budget E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Project Manager Engineering E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Senior Capital Analyst Office of Management and Budget E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Superintendent, Parks & Nat Reso Parks & Recreation E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Superintendent, Public Works Engineering E 008 $76,771.76 $97,883.99 $118,996.22
Acquisition Manager Engineering E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Asset Reliability Manager Utilities E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Cyber Risk & Intelligence Specialist Information Systems E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Cyber Security Specialist Information Systems E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Database Administrator Information Systems E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
IT Infrastructure Architect Information Systems E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Manager, Animal Services Police E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Manager, Surface Water Plant Utilities E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Manager, Water Billing & Collect Finance E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Marketing Director Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Municipal Court Prosecutor Legal E 009 $80,610.33 $102,778.18 $124,946.03
Accounting Manager Finance E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Development Manager Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Director of Attraction and Retention Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Events & Development Manager Parks & Recreation E 010 $88,872.90 $113,312.94 $137,752.99
Facilities Service Manager Public Works E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Planning Manager Community Development E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Senior CIP Accountant Finance E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Workforce Director Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 010 $84,640.86 $107,917.09 $131,193.33
Assistant Director, Communications Communications E 011 $88,872.90 $113,312.94 $137,752.99
Emergency Management Coordinator Office of Emergency Management E 011 $88,872.90 $113,312.94 $137,752.99
Financial Analyst Office of Management and Budget E 011 $88,872.90 $113,312.94 $137,752.99
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Exhibit B
FY 2026
All Positions
(excluding Civil Service)
Effective : October 1, 2025
Recommended Title Department Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Senior Project Manager Engineering E 011 $88,872.90 $113,312.94 $137,752.99
Assistant City Engineer Engineering E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
CIP Program Manager Engineering E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Deputy City Secretary City Secretary E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Director of Redevelopment Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
IT Manager Information Systems E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Manager, GIS Information Systems E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Municipal Court Administrator Municipal Court E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Risk Manager Human Resources E 012 $93,316.54 $118,978.59 $144,640.64
Assistant City Attorney Legal E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Assistant Director, HR Human Resources E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Chief Customer Experience Officer Customer Experience E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Chief of Staff City Manager's Office E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Controller Finance E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Procurement Manager Finance E 013 $97,982.37 $124,927.52 $151,872.67
Assistant Director, Finance Finance E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Assistant Director, P & R Parks & Recreation E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Assistant Director, Public Works Public Works E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Assistant Director, Utilities Utilities E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Deputy Director, Utilities Utilities E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Vice President- EDC Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 014 $102,881.49 $131,173.91 $159,466.31
Assistant Director, Capital Projects Engineering E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Assistant Director, Community Development Community Development E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
City Engineer Engineering E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Deputy Director, IT Information Systems E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Fire Marshal Fire Marshal E015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Head of External Affairs City Manager's Office E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Head of Office of Management & Budget Office of Management and Budget E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Traffic Engineer Engineering E 015 $108,025.57 $137,732.60 $167,439.63
Deputy Director, Engineering and Public Works Public Works E 016 $113,426.84 $144,619.23 $175,811.61
Vice President, PEDC Pearland Economic Development Corp. E 016 $113,426.84 $144,619.23 $175,811.61
Deputy City Attorney Legal E 017 $119,098.18 $151,850.19 $184,602.19
Assistant Fire Chief Fire E 018 $125,053.10 $159,442.70 $193,832.30
Assistant Police Chief Police E 019 $131,305.67 $167,414.55 $203,523.34
City Secretary City Secretary X1 $132,600.00 $159,120.00 $185,640.00
Director of Communications Communications X1 $132,600.00 $159,120.00 $185,640.00
Executive Director, CVB Convention & Visitors Bureau X1 $132,600.00 $159,120.00 $185,640.00
Director, Human Resources Human Resources X2 $142,800.00 $171,360.00 $199,920.00
Director, Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation X2 $142,800.00 $171,360.00 $199,920.00
Director, Community Development Community Development X3 $153,000.00 $183,600.00 $214,200.00
Director, Utilities Utilities X3 $153,000.00 $183,600.00 $214,200.00
Chief Information Officer Information Systems X3 $153,000.00 $183,600.00 $214,200.00
Director, Engineering & Public Works Public Works X3 $153,000.00 $183,600.00 $214,200.00
Director, Finance Finance X3 $153,000.00 $183,600.00 $214,200.00
Fire Chief Fire X4 $183,600.00 $220,320.00 $257,040.00
Police Chief Police X4 $183,600.00 $220,320.00 $257,040.00
President, PEDC Pearland Economic Development Corp. X4 $183,600.00 $220,320.00 $257,040.00
Assistant City Manager City Manager's Office X5 $204,000.00 $239,700.00 $281,647.50
Deputy City Manager City Manager's Office X6 $214,200.00 $251,685.00 $295,729.88
City Attorney Legal EX Determined by City Council
City Manager City Manager's Office EX Determined by City Council
Municipal Court Judge Municipal Court EX Determined by City Council
Firefighter Fire F1 $78,091.98 $87,893.21 $98,924.58
Driver/Operator Fire F2 $102,881.56 $109,147.05 $115,794.11
Fire Captain Fire F3 $121,595.39 $129,000.55 $136,856.68
Battalion Chief Fire F4 $142,330.95 $146,600.88 $155,528.87
Fire Inspector Fire Marshal FMO1 $79,661.31 $89,659.50 $100,912.56
Arson Investigator Fire Marshal FMO2 $105,958.19 $112,411.04 $122,834.58
Assistant Fire Marshal Fire Marshal FMO3 $127,747.96 $131,580.40 $139,593.65
PT-Municipal Court Judge Municipal Court MCJ-PT $75/HR $200/HR
PT-Recreation Attendant Parks & Recreation NE4 $28,432.92 $33,979.97 $41,421.39
Recreation Attendant Parks & Recreation NE4 $28,432.92 $33,979.97 $41,421.39
Summer Camp Counselor Parks & Recreation NE4 $28,432.92 $33,979.97 $41,421.39
Lifeguard Parks & Recreation NE5 $29,854.56 $35,678.97 $43,492.46
PT-Lifeguard Parks & Recreation NE5 $29,854.56 $35,678.97 $43,492.46
Facility Attendant Parks & Recreation NE6 $31,347.29 $37,462.92 $45,667.09
PT-Facility Attendant Parks & Recreation NE6 $31,347.29 $37,462.92 $45,667.09
Water Safety Instructor Parks & Recreation NE6 $31,347.29 $37,462.92 $45,667.09
Head Lifeguard Parks & Recreation NE7 $32,914.60 $39,335.99 $47,950.35
PT-Head Lifeguard Parks & Recreation NE7 $32,914.60 $39,335.99 $47,950.35
Custodian Public Works NE8 $34,560.39 $41,302.87 $50,347.97
PT-Nature Education Instructor Parks & Recreation NE8 $34,560.39 $41,302.87 $50,347.97
Office Assistant Multiple NE8 $34,560.39 $41,302.87 $50,347.97
PT-Office Assistant Multiple NE8 $34,560.39 $41,302.87 $50,347.97
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FY 2026
All Positions
(excluding Civil Service)
Effective : October 1, 2025
Recommended Title Department Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Sign Technician Engineering NE10 $38,102.84 $45,536.41 $55,508.63
Custodial Crew Leader Public Works NE11 $40,007.97 $47,813.23 $58,284.06
Park Maintenance Worker Parks & Recreation NE11 $40,007.97 $47,813.23 $58,284.06
Police Records Clerk Police NE11 $40,007.97 $47,813.23 $58,284.06
Utility Field Service Tech Finance NE11 $40,007.97 $47,813.23 $58,284.06
Utility Maintenance Worker Public Works NE11 $40,007.97 $47,813.23 $58,284.06
Custodian Of Records Police NE12 $42,008.38 $50,203.94 $61,198.28
Customer Experience Specialist Customer Experience NE12 $42,008.38 $50,203.94 $61,198.28
Municipal Court Clerk Municipal Court NE12 $42,008.38 $50,203.94 $61,198.28
Office Assistant, Senior Multiple NE12 $42,008.38 $50,203.94 $61,198.28
PT-Office Assistant, Senior Multiple NE12 $42,008.38 $50,203.94 $61,198.28
Billing and Collections Specialist Finance NE13 $44,108.80 $52,714.10 $64,258.19
Court Security Officer Police NE13 $44,108.80 $52,714.10 $64,258.19
Administrative Assistant Multiple NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
PT-Administrative Assistant Multiple NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Animal Control Officer Police NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Backflow Inspector Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Building Maintenance Tech Public Works NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
CCTV Technician Public Works NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
PT CRR Specialist Fire NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Development Technician Community Development NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Heavy Equipment Operator Public Works NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Legal Assistant Legal NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Mechanic Public Works NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Member Services Specialist Human Resources NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Open Government Analyst City Secretary NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Plant Mechanic Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Pre-Treatment Technician Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Records Analyst City Secretary NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Recreation Specialist Parks & Recreation NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Treatment Plant Operator I Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Utility Maint. Technician Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Utilities Mechanic Utilities NE14 $46,314.24 $55,349.81 $67,471.11
Billing and Collections Lead Specialist Finance NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Development Liaison Community Development NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Fire-Fire Cadet Fire NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Jailer Police NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Lead Records Clerk Police NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
PT-Quartermaster Multiple NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Quartermaster Multiple NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Row Inspector Public Works NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Traffic Signal Technician Engineering NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Youth Development Coordinator Parks & Recreation NE15 $48,629.95 $58,117.29 $70,844.65
Adaptive Recreation Specialist Parks & Recreation NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Animal Services Program Coordinator Police NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Code Enforcement Officer Community Development NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Crew Leader Public Works NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Health Services Officer Community Development NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Maintenance Crew Leader Engineering NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Meter Technician Lead Finance NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Outreach Coordinator Office of Emergency Management NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Park Naturalist Parks & Recreation NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Planning Technician Community Development NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Senior Utility Maintenance Technician Utilities NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Stormwater Inspector Public Works NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Treatment Plant Operator II Utilities NE16 $51,061.45 $61,023.15 $74,386.88
Accounts Payable Coordinator Finance NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
PT-Accounts Payable Coordinator Finance NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Accounts Receivable Coordinator Finance NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Aquatics Technician Parks & Recreation NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Athletic Coordinator Parks & Recreation NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Communications Specialist Communications NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Construction Inspector Engineering NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Customer Experience Supervisor Customer Experience NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Engineering Technician Engineering NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Instrumentation and Controls Specialist Utilities NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Instrumentation Specialist Utilities NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Juvenile Case Manager Municipal Court NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Lead Jailer Police NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
IT Support Specialist Information Systems NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Payroll Coordinator Human Resources NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Telecommunications Operator Police NE17 $53,614.51 $64,074.31 $78,106.22
Backflow Compliance Program Coordinator Utilities NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
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FY 2026
All Positions
(excluding Civil Service)
Effective : October 1, 2025
Recommended Title Department Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Executive Assistant Multiple NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
Facility Supervisor Parks & Recreation NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
Lead Operator Utilities NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
Social Media Coordinator Communications NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
Website Coordinator Communications NE18 $56,295.24 $67,278.02 $82,011.53
Animal Services Supervisor Police NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Assistant Manager-Permits & Insp Community Development NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Billing and Collections Supervisor Finance NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Building Inspector Community Development NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Development Services Supervisor Community Development NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Lead IT Specialist Information Systems NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Meter Services Supervisor Finance NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Paralegal Legal NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
PD- Police Cadet Police NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Telecommunications Operator-Team Leader Police NE19 $59,110.00 $70,641.92 $86,112.11
Application Specialist Information Systems NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Crime Scene Investigator Police NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Lead Communications Specialist Communications NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Municipal Court Supervisor Municipal Court NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Outreach and Recruitment Supervisor Fire NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Park Supervisor Parks & Recreation NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Pre-Treatment Coordinator Utilities NE20 $62,065.48 $74,173.99 $90,417.68
Maintenance Supervisor Public Works NE21 $65,168.78 $77,882.72 $94,938.61
Treatment Plant Supervisor Utilities NE21 $65,168.78 $77,882.72 $94,938.61
Building Maintenance Supervisor Public Works NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Code Compliance Manager Community Development NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Communications Supervisor Police NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Crime Analyst Police NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Data Analyst Fire NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Health Services Manager Community Development NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Shop Foreman Public Works NE22 $68,427.22 $81,776.86 $99,685.54
Crime Scene Supervisor Police NE24 $75,441.01 $90,158.98 $109,903.30
PT-Municipal Court Prosecutor Legal NE25 $79,213.06 $94,666.94 $115,398.47
PT-Performance Standards Investigator Human Resources NE25 $79,213.06 $94,666.94 $115,398.47
PT-Veterinarian Police NESP
Police Officer Police PO $80,196.48 $92,969.70 $111,010.68
Sergeant Police SG $115,451.11 $118,914.64 $126,156.55
Lieutenant Police LT $131,202.81 $135,138.89 $143,368.85
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FY 2027 Fire Operations Pay Plan Effective : October 24, 2026
Classification Grade Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
Firefighter F1 78,091.98$ 80,434.74$ 82,847.78$ 85,333.21$ 87,893.21$ 90,530.01$ 93,245.91$ 96,043.28$ 98,924.58$
Authorized: 89 *2080 hours 37.5442$ 38.6705$ 39.8307$ 41.0256$ 42.2564$ 43.5240$ 44.8298$ 46.1747$ 47.5599$
Authorized 01/30/2027:90 *2912 hours 26.8173$ 27.6218$ 28.4505$ 29.3040$ 30.1831$ 31.0886$ 32.0213$ 32.9819$ 33.9714$
Driver Operator F2 102,881.56$ 105,968.01$ 109,147.05$ 112,421.46$ 115,794.11$
Authorized: 21 *2080 hours 49.4623$ 50.9462$ 52.4745$ 54.0488$ 55.6702$
Authorized 01/30/2027: 21 *2912 hours 35.3302$ 36.3901$ 37.4818$ 38.6063$ 39.7645$
Fire Captain F3 121,595.39$ 125,243.25$ 129,000.55$ 132,870.57$ 136,856.68$
Authorized: 26 *2080 hours 58.4593$ 60.2131$ 62.0195$ 63.8801$ 65.7965$
Authorized 01/30/2027: 26 *2912 hours 41.7567$ 43.0094$ 44.2996$ 45.6286$ 46.9975$
Battalion Chief F4 142,330.95$ 146,600.88$ 150,998.91$ 155,528.87$
Authorized: 5 *2080 hours 68.4283$ 70.4812$ 72.5956$ 74.7735$
Authorized 01/30/2027: 8 *2912 hours 48.8774$ 50.3437$ 51.8540$ 53.4096$
Sick Buy Back
TCFP Master (2912)$0.6181 hourly
TCFP Advanced (2912)$0.4121 hourly
TCFP Intermediate (2912)$0.2061 hourly
Step Progression
Education Pay - LGC 143.044
Hiring
Masters Degree (2080)$1.1539 hourly
Doctors Degree (2080)$1.4423 hourly
Associate Degree (2912)$0.4121 hourly
Bachelors Degree (2912)$0.6181 hourly CPT promoted to BC will be paid at step 0 of F4.
Masters Degree (2912)$0.8242 hourly
Doctors Degree (2912)$1.0302 hourly
Assignment Pay - LGC 143.042
QA/ QI Review (Fire Ops)$1.1000 hourly
EMT-Paramedic (2912)$2.0604 hourly
EMT- Advanced (2912)$0.6250 hourly
EMT-Paramedic (2080)$2.8846 hourly
EMT- Advanced (2080)$0.8750 hourly
Bilingual Assignment Pay
Bilingual (2080)$0.4327 hourly
Bilingual (2912)$0.3091 hourly
Additional Fire Operations Compensation
Certification Pay - LGC 143.044
sell up to 84 hours of additional sick leave, over the 672 hours, back to the City for FY27. 2080 members with a minimum of 5 years of
service and 480 hours of sick leave in their accrual bank as of 10/1/2026 will be eligible to sell up to 60 hours of additional leave, over
the 480 hours, back to the City for FY27.
**Refer to Procedure 708 Operations Staffing Standards
FF riding up as DO will be paid at Step 0 of F2.
Step Up Pay
Promotion
FF promoted to DO will be paid at step 0 of F2.
DO promoted to CPT will be paid at step 0 of F3.
paid annually. The city further provides all employees (including firefigthers) with longevity pay, $4 a month for each year of service to
Longevity Pay - LGC 141.032
Fire Ops 2912 Personnel are assigned to a 14/106 FLSA work period. All overtime for any classification shall be paid in accordance
with applicable State and Federal Law, classified employees may accumulate up to 120 hours of Compensatory Time.
FLSA & Overtime
Classification Grade Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
Fire Inspector FMO1 $ 79,661.31 $ 82,051.15 $ 84,512.68 $ 87,048.06 $ 89,659.50 $ 92,349.29 $ 95,119.76 $ 97,973.36 $ 100,912.56
*2080 hours $ 38.30 $ 39.45 $ 40.63 $ 41.85 $ 43.11 $ 44.40 $ 45.73 $ 47.10 $ 48.52
Arson Investigator FMO2 $ 105,958.19 $ 109,136.93 $ 112,411.04 $ 115,783.37 $ 119,256.87 $ 122,834.58
*2080 hours $ 50.94 $ 52.47 $ 54.04 $ 55.67 $ 57.34 $ 59.06
Assistant Fire Marshal FMO3 $ 127,747.96 $ 131,580.40 $ 135,527.82 $ 139,593.65
*2080 hours $ 61.42 $ 63.26 $ 65.16 $ 67.11
TCOLE Master Peace Officer
TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer
TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer
TCFP Master Inspector & Arson Investigator
FY 2027 Fire Marshal Office Pay Plan Effective : October 1,2026
Additional Fire Marshal's Office Compensation
Certification Pay - FMO Longevity Pay
$1.1600 hourly The city provides $4 a month for each year of service.
$0.8700 hourly Sick Buy Back
$0.5800 hourly
$0.5769 hourly bank as of 10/1/2025 will be eligible to sell up to 60 hours of additional sick leave, over the 480
Step Progression
Education Pay - FMO
or Level II Warning)
Hiring
Field Training Officer Assignment Pay
Law, full time non-exempt employees may accumulate up to 120 hours of Compensatory Time.
Overtime
K9 Assignment Pay
Bilingual Assignment Pay
City Proposed effective first pay period after 10-01-2026
Class Grade Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11
Police Officer PO $80,196.48 $82,602.37 $85,080.45 $87,632.86 $90,261.84 $92,969.70 $95,758.79 $98,631.55 $101,590.50 $104,638.22 $107,777.36 $111,010.68
Sergeant SG $115,451.11 $118,914.64 $122,482.08 $126,156.55
Lieutenant LT $131,202.81 $135,138.89 $139,193.06 $143,368.85
TCOLE BASIC CERTIFICATE $ .00/hr.
$ .58/hr.
TCOLE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE $ .87/hr.
$ 1.16/hr.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE $ .58/hr.
BACHELORS DEGREE $ .87/hr.
MASTERS DEGREE $1.15/hr.
Additional Police Officer Compensation
Longevity Pay - LGC 141.032 Shift Differential Pay - LGC 143.047
In accordance with Local Government Code (LGC) 141.032, $4 a month for each year of
service in the department, up to 25 years paid annually. The city further provides all
employees (including police officers) with longevity pay, $4 a month for each year of
service to the City beyond 25 years.
When Classified employee is eligible, shift differential pay is $1.075 hourly for 12 hour shifts and
$1.00 hourly for 8/10 hour shifts
Physical Fitness Pay - LGC 143.044
Those officers who have completed their probationary year and meet the requirements of Policy 203
of the Pearland Police Department are eligible for an incentive up to $400 each fiscal year.
Detective Assignment Pay - LGC 143.042
Those Police Officers and Sergeants who are assigned as Detectives to Professional Standards or
the Criminal Investigations Division will receive $1.25 hourly assignment pay for the duration of the
assignment. Assignments are at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Education Incentive Pay - LGC 143.044
All college degrees must be issued by an approved institution of higher education which
be approved. Field Training Officer Assignment Pay - LGC 143.043
Those Police Officers who are assigned as field training officers will receive pay in an amount equal
to 1/2 hour of overtime for every 4 hours of field training provided.
A one step progression occurs on the officer's anniversary date , not at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Bilingual Assignment Pay - LGC 143.042
Any sworn employee who meets the requirements set forth by the City are eligible for $.4327 hourly.Overtime
All overtime for any classification shall be paid in accordance with applicable State and
Federal Law, classified employees may accumulate up to 120 hours of Compensatory
Time.
Sick Buy Back
Officers with a minimum of 5 years of service and 480 hours of sick leave in their accrual bank as of
10/1/2024 will be eligible to sell up to 60 hours of additional sick leave, over the 480 hours, back to
FY 2025
(Sworn)
Effective: October 1, 2024
Class Grade Step 0 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11
Police Officer PO $82,602.37 $85,080.45 $87,632.86 $90,261.84 $92,969.70 $95,758.79 $98,631.55 $101,590.50 $104,638.22 $107,777.36 $111,010.68 $114,341.00
Sergeant SG $118,914.64 $122,482.08 $126,156.55 $129,941.24
Lieutenant LT $135,138.89 $139,193.06 $143,368.85 $147,669.92
TCOLE BASIC CERTIFICATE $ .00/hr.
$ .58/hr.
TCOLE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE $ .87/hr.
$ 1.16/hr.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE $ .58/hr.
BACHELORS DEGREE $ .87/hr.
MASTERS DEGREE $1.15/hr.
Additional Police Officer Compensation
Longevity Pay - LGC 141.032 Shift Differential Pay - LGC 143.047
In accordance with Local Government Code (LGC) 141.032, $4 a month for each year of
service in the department, up to 25 years paid annually. The city further provides all
employees (including police officers) with longevity pay, $4 a month for each year of
service to the City beyond 25 years.
hourly for 8/10 hour shifts
Physical Fitness Pay - LGC 143.044
Those officers who have completed their probationary year and meet the requirements of Policy 203 of
the Pearland Police Department are eligible for an incentive up to $400 each fiscal year.
Detective Assignment Pay - LGC 143.042
Criminal Investigations Division will receive $1.25 hourly assignment pay for the duration of the
assignment. Assignments are at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Education Incentive Pay - LGC 143.044
All college degrees must be issued by an approved institution of higher education which
be approved. Field Training Officer Assignment Pay - LGC 143.043
Those Police Officers who are assigned as field training officers will receive pay in an amount equal to
1/2 hour of overtime for every 4 hours of field training provided.
A one step progression occurs on the officer's anniversary date , not at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Bilingual Assignment Pay - LGC 143.042
Any sworn employee who meets the requirements set forth by the City are eligible for $.4327 hourly.Overtime
Federal Law, classified employees may accumulate up to 120 hours of Compensatory
Time.
Sick Buy Back
Officers with a minimum of 5 years of service and 480 hours of sick leave in their accrual bank as of
10/1/2024 will be eligible to sell up to 60 hours of additional sick leave, over the 480 hours, back to the
City for FY25.