VIDEO: Good news for Durham city employees. They could be getting pay bumps starting in July with next year's budget.
The city council is considering the raises as part of the budget process. The numbers show all four categories of Durham employees. Those on general step plans, open range pay, police and fire are all being paid below market rate right now.
The new budget could change that as the raises are projected to cost about $28.5 million.
After protests from a range of employees at city meetings, pay raises could be in next year's budget.
The city's classification study and budget proposal keep all employees, including police and fire, on their pay steps.
Changes for general step employees range from almost 8% up to 20%.