Wichita City Council approves pay increases

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The Wichita City Council approved pay increases for city employees in 2021.

The salary classifications approved Tuesday will translate to a 5% increase for Wichita Police Lieutenants. 

Department directors will have a starting salary of $125K, and can make no more than $209K.

The majority of employees will be eligible for a 2.5% merit, or performance based, increase next year.