Memphis OKs 3% Raises for City Employees in New Budget

Memphis OKs 3% raises for city employees in new budget

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City Council signed off Tuesday night on the city's nearly $900 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which included a 3% raise for city employees and no tax increase. Firefighters had been set to see a 5% pay increase. The 3% increase for all employees was a compromise sponsored by Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker. "We want to be good stewards over the city's coffers," Walker said. "We were very committed to include everyone with t…

Nearly $900M budget passed at Memphis City Council with no tax increase, but not without objections

Millions of dollars were on the line in several areas within the City of Memphis, but the nearly $900 million budget passed Tuesday night.

City Council adds 3% city pay raises in new operating budget

The pay raises and an agreement on MATA funding were the two biggest additions to Mayor Paul Young’s second city budget.