Welcome to the Compensation Division; we service over 25 City of Houston Departments.

The Compensation Division’s responsibilities include the design, implementation, revision, and general maintenance of the City’s compensation programs, classification system, pay structure, job analysis, and evaluations; along with interpreting federal, state, and local policies and regulations; and salary surveys.


Compensation


Mission

To be a strategic partner by providing Compensation programs that attract, retain, motivate, and reward a skilled, diverse workforce.




Vision

To be recognized for outstanding expertise and overall excellence in the field of Compensation.





Goal

To exceed the expectations of our internal and external clients by committing to our shared values and delivering the best, most appropriate Compensation solutions and programs.



With over 700 job classifications and 37 pay grades it is the responsibility of the Compensation Division to ensure that each classification is written correctly; assigned a level, pay grade, and FSLA code. We collaborate with the departments of the City of Houston to create and revise classifications in response to a rapidly changing work environment. This is accomplished through market analyses, surveys and the exchange of information with external organizations.

  • Job Classifications / Descriptions

    To view a list of all current City of Houston job classifications, please make a selection. 

Department Information

611 Walker, 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Benefits: 832-393-6000
Main: 832-393-6100
Safety Hotline: 832-393-7233 careers@houstontx.gov