Classification and Compensation


San Luis Obispo County’s Classification and Compensation teams are responsible for:

  • Managing and maintaining the County’s classification structure and compensation plan
  • Evaluating compensation data and market trends to support competitive County pay practices
  • Promoting internal pay equity across County job classifications
  • Reviewing positions and conducting classification studies to ensure jobs are appropriately classified
  • Providing guidance and consultation to managers and employees on classification, compensation, and organizational matters
  • Creating new classifications and eliminating classifications that are no longer needed


Job Descriptions

A list of all job classifications in the County of San Luis Obispo.  


Job Class Salary Listing

2026-2027 salary rates by job classification.