Employers are responsible for allocating or reallocating each classified position to a class in the classification plan.  Typically the allocation decision is made by the Human Resource (HR) Manager based on a recommendation from the HR Consultant.  If you are new to HR and the allocation process, you may first want to check the

Role of WMS Coordinators

WMS Coordinators play an important role within each agency.  They are responsible for

This site provides Washington state agency managers and HR Professionals with information and resources on management positions.

Management  FAQs

Washington Management Service

Salaries may vary depending on whether a position is non-represented or union represented. Check with the human resources office at your agency or institution to find out whether you're represented and who represents you.

This site provides Washington state agency managers and HR Professionals with information and resources on compensation.

Total compensation  

State salary survey

All classification and compensation changes adopted by the Office of Financial Management Director are included in the Plan.

What is shift premium pay?

Shift premium is additional pay provided for working split shifts or evening and night shifts or a split shift.

Who is eligible to receive shift premium pay?

Employees who have the majority of their scheduled work hours between 6 pm and 6 am or who have a work shift that is split with a minimum of four intervening hours in which they do not work are eligible. Employees may waive shift premium pay.

What is Assignment Pay (AP)?

Assignment Pay (AP) is a premium added to base salary to recognize specialized skills, assigned duties, and/or unique circumstances that exceed the ordinary. Assignment pay is intended to be used only as long as the skills, duties or circumstances it is based on are in effect.

Who is eligible for assignment pay?

Employees in those positions identified as requiring the above mentioned specialized skills are eligible to receive AP. The employer determines the qualifying positions.

What is a general wage adjustment? 

A general wage adjustment is a pay adjustment given to state employees.

• See the state’s current and historical general wage adjustments [pdf]

Who is eligible?

The state Legislature ultimately determines which state employers are eligible to receive the General Wage Adjustment. 

Note:  Some agencies/institutions may use their own forms.  You should check with your human resource office for the appropriate form to use.