Summary
Members pressed on whether county wages can keep up with Maui housing and living costs — entry-level salaries around $36,000–$40,000 fall far short of the estimated $90,000–$100,000 needed to live here. Compensation studies are outside this project's scope, but supplemental agreements and pay flexibility came up repeatedly.
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Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher pay would cost the county more, but 4% increases are barely keeping pace with rising fees, rent, and gas costs.
County employees — especially lower-paid clerical and HR staff in bargaining units 3 and 13 — would benefit from pay alignment.
Taxpayers could face higher personnel costs if pay raises move forward.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Kōmike Aloha ʻĀina (2025-2027) — July 30, 2026
Members pressed on whether county wages can keep up with Maui housing and living costs — entry-level salaries around $36,000–$40,000 fall far short of the estimated $90,000–$100,000 needed to live here. Compensation studies are outside this project's scope, but supplemental agreements and pay flexibility came up repeatedly.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 10, 2026
Members across the aisle pushed for performance bonuses, step-movement supplemental agreements for firefighters, and a pilot program for the lowest-paid workers — with Personnel confirming a countywide supplemental agreement with HGEA is in negotiation.
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