PREMIUM PAY RATES 2023-03-01 REDLINED.PDF

Maricopa County Premium Pay Rates 
 
Initiating Department: Human Resources 
 
Board of Supervisor’s Approval Date: 1203/071/20223 
 
 
 
Premium pay is not required; application of premium pay is made at the discretion of the Appointing Authority and 
is subject to audit/approval of Human Resources. When applied, the same premium pay rates must be used for all 
similarly-situated employees. An Appointing Authority may impose additional limitations or business-related 
requirements, as long as they do not conflict with these guidelines and are used fairly and consistently. 
 
Eligibility: All full and part-time employees, except for individuals whose salaries are set by statute (e.g., elected 
officials), who meet the requirements of the applicable pay. 
 
Effective Date: Unless otherwise specified, premium pay is effective the first day of the next pay period following 
approval. The County Manager or designee may approve exceptions. 
 
Funding: Funding for premium pay comes from the department’s budget appropriation. 
 
Shift Differentials:  
• 
Departments must identify eligible employees for a shift differential, and employees must have in and out 
times entered on a timecard. 
• 
An employee must work at least two (2) consecutive hours in a shift other than the first shift (any 
combination of 2nd and/or 3rd shift) to be eligible for shift differential pay. 
• 
The department is responsible for removing the shift eligibility flag in the HRIS if an employee is no longer 
eligible for the differential. 
 
PREMIUM PAY RATES 
Except for standby pay, the premium pay rates below only apply to actual time worked. They are not included on 
any non-productive time (e.g., vacation, sick, holiday). 
 
A. Arizona Court Security Officers Academy Training Differential 
For Judicial Branch employees, identified by the Judicial Branch HR department, who facilitate (develop 
and present) training courses for the Arizona Court Security Officers Certification Academy. 
 
Time Spent 
Conducting Training 
Monthly 
Differential 
0-3.99 hours 
$80.00 
4-5.99 hours 
$120.00 
6-9.99 hours 
$180.00 
10+ hours 
$300.00 
 
B. Correctional Healthcare Provider High Acuity Unit Differential 
For exempt direct patient care providers in a correctional health environment who work in a high acuity unit 
(e.g., Mental Health Unit, Infirmary, etc.). Providers receiving this differential will not be eligible for shift, 
weekend, or holiday differentials. 
 
Rate 
$12.00 per hour 
 
 
C. Correctional Healthcare Shift Differential 
For direct patient care employees in a correctional health environment. Weekend differentials begin at the 
start of the regularly scheduled shift on Friday night to the end of the regularly scheduled shift on Monday 
morning. Holiday differentials are paid from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm on the day of the holiday.

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Weekend/Holiday Shifts 
Position 
2nd Shift  
(3 pm – 11 pm) 
3rd Shift 
(11 pm – 7 am) 
1st Shift 
(7 am – 3 pm) 
2nd Shift  
(3 pm – 11 pm) 
3rd Shift 
(11 pm – 7 am) 
Behavioral Health Technician 
$1.25 
per hour 
$2.00  
per hour 
 
$0.75  
per hour 
$2.00  
per hour 
$2.75  
per hour 
Emergency Medical Technician 
Medical Assistant 
Licensed Practical Nurse 
$1.75  
per hour 
$3.00  
per hour 
$1.25  
per hour 
$3.00  
per hour 
$4.25  
per hour 
Social Worker 
Nurse 
$3.00  
per hour 
$4.50  
per hour 
 
$2.00  
per hour 
$4.50  
per hour 
$6.50  
per hour 
Clinician Associate 
 
$6.00  
per hour 
 
$2.00  
per hour 
$4.50  
per hour 
$6.50  
per hour 
Clinician Licensed 
 
Clinical Supervisor 
 
$7.00  
per hour 
 
$2.50  
per hour 
$5.50  
per hour 
$7.50  
per hour 
Nursing Supervisor 
 
Nursing Manager 
 
$8.50     
per hour 
 
$2.50  
per hour 
$6.00    
per hour 
$8.75    
per hour 
Psychologist 
 
Nurse Practitioner & Psych 
 
$12.00  
per hour 
 
$3.50  
per hour 
$7.75  
per hour 
$13.00  
per hour 
Physician’s Assistant & Psych 
 
Physician 
 
Psychiatrist 
 
The County Manager or designee may approve the use of Correctional Healthcare Shift Differentials for 
other similar direct patient care employees in related Market Range Titles. 
 
D. Court Reporting Differential 
For Court Reporters who provide real-time court reporting services. 
 
Rate 
$1.50 per hour 
 
E. Critical Staffing Differential 
For employees in MRTs, typically with a minimum of 50 positions, where significant, extended recruitment 
and retention issues exist, during which a critical staffing shortage occurs that has a substantial and 
critical impact on the County (e.g., safety, risk, etc.). 
Eligible MRTs 
Vacancy Rate 
Differential 
Detention Officers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurses 
15% and Up 
Up to 5% 
20% and Up 
Up to 10% 
 
F. Day Off Differential 
 
Position 
Description 
Rate 
Correctional 
Health 
For exempt direct patient care employees in a 
correctional health environment who work an extra 
shift beyond their regular schedule 
Employee’s 
regular 
hourly 
rate for hours worked on the 
extra shift 
Courtroom 
Services 
For Courtroom Services Supervisors who work a shift 
on a Saturday to train employees 
Regular hourly rate for hours 
worked on a Saturday shift 
Medical 
Examiner 
For licensed Medical Examiners who work an extra 
shift beyond their regular schedule 
$800 per shift 
Veterinarian 
For licensed Veterinarians who work an extra shift 
beyond their regular schedule 
$575450 per shift 
 
G. Elections Worker Differential 
For temporary election workers. 
 
Rate 
Description 
$0.50 per hour 
Early Voting Clerk who worked at least two prior elections 
$2.00 per hour 
Warehouse Driver who drove for at least two prior elections, who has professional driving 
experience, or a Warehouse Worker assigned as a driver

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H. Emergency Dispatcher and Operator Training Differential 
For Emergency Dispatchers and Operators who provide on-the-job training. 
 
Rate 
$1.25 per hour 
 
I. 
Emergency Dispatch Acting Supervisor Differential 
For Emergency Dispatchers assigned to serve as acting supervisors. 
 
Rate 
$2.00 per hour 
 
J. Environmental Services Special Event Unit Differential 
For Environmental Specialists working 10 hours shifts Thursday through Sunday in the Special Event Unit. 
 
Rate 
$1.00 per hour 
 
K. Equipment Services Tool Allowance Pay 
For Equipment Services Technicians required to provide and maintain their own tool inventory to perform 
specified repair and maintenance services on County vehicles and equipment. 
  
Rate 
Description 
$0.35 per hour 
For approved required tool usage  
 
L. Field Training Officer Differential 
For Detention Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, and Law Enforcement Investigators who serve as Field Training 
Officers (train and evaluate a junior or probationary employee). 
 
Rate 
$1.50 per hour 
 
M. Float Differential 
 
Position 
Description 
Rate 
Correctional Health 
Care 
For Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and 
Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care in a 
correctional health environment who float to different units 
based on the department’s needs. 
$4.00 per hour 
Judicial Assistant and 
Courtroom Assistants 
For Judicial Assistants and Courtroom Assistants who float 
to different divisions and judicial officers. 
$1.00 per hour 
 
N. Juvenile Probation Acting Supervisor Differential 
For Community/Institutional Supervision Officers in the Juvenile Probation Department assigned to serve 
as acting supervisors. 
 
Rate 
$2.00 per hour 
 
O. Multilingual Pay 
For exempt or non-exempt employees with multilingual capabilities where the use of multilingual skills is 
relevant to the position. Refer to the County’s Compensation Policy. 
 
Level 
Schedule A 
Schedule B 
Associate 
$0.25 per hour 
$0.30 per hour 
Journey 
$0.50 per hour 
$1.00 per hour 
 
P. OIC/Warrants/SIMS Differential 
For Justice System Clerks during hours worked from Friday at 6 pm to Monday at 6:30 am within the 
Sheriff’s Office Operations Information Center and Warrants Section and Sheriff’s Information Management 
Systems Section. 
 
Rate 
Positions 
$1.00 per hour 
Justice System Clerk (Associates, Clerks, Seniors, and Leads)

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Q. Referral Incentive 
 
Hard-To-Fill Position 
Incentive 
Detention Officer - Trainee 
$500 after candidate is hired for 90 days and $500 
after candidate successfully passes initial probation 
Detention Officer – Lateral 
$750 after candidate is hired for 90 days and $750 
after candidate successfully passes initial probation 
Licensed Practical Nurse 
$750 after candidate is hired for 90 days and $750 
after candidate is hired for 6 months 
Registered Nurse 
$750 after candidate is hired for 90 days and $750 
after candidate is hired for 6 months 
 
R. Shift Differential 
For non-exempt employees who work outside the County’s 1st shift (6:30 am to 2:30 pm). 
 
Shift 
Schedule A 
Schedule B 
2nd Shift (2:30 pm – 10:30 pm) 
$0.25 per hour 
$0.50 per hour 
3rd Shift (10:30 pm – 6:30 am) 
$0.50 per hour 
$0.75 per hour 
 
S. Sign-On Incentive 
 
Position 
Incentive 
Implementation Date 
Human Services’ Early Education Division 
• 
Teacher’s Assistants 
• 
Other Education Employees 
 
$500 
$1,000 
 
After: 30 days and 6 months 
After: 30 days and 6 months 
Detention Officer 
$1,500 
After passing academy and 1 year 
after passing academy 
Licensed Practical Nurse 
$1,500 
After: 3 months and 1 year 
Probation Officer 
$1,500 
After: 6 months and 18 months 
Law Enforcement Officer 
$1,750 
After passing academy and 1 year 
after passing academy 
Law Enforcement Officer – Lateral 
$2,500 
After field training and 1 year after 
completion of field training 
Registered Nurse 
$3,000 
After: 3 months and 1 year 
 
T. Standby Pay 
For non-exempt employees in an on-call status when the market indicates it is appropriate. 
 
Rate 
$3.00 per hour 
 
U. Surveillance Officer Differential 
For Surveillance Officers who perform the duties of Detention Officers in a detention setting. 
 
Rate 
$0.50 per hour