Compensation and classification
King County is committed to providing an equitable, competitive, and fiscally responsible compensation and classification program that will attract, retain, develop, and reward staff. Compensation and Classification Services (CCS) is responsible for administering and continuously enhancing the compensation and classification program and also serves as a consultative resource for King County departments and offices on job design and compensation strategies.
King County’s compensation and classification program is based on principles of equity and social justice. Compensation and classification decisions are exercised in a transparent manner and align to King County's commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Contact Information
| Department/Office |
Compensation Consultants Reclassifications, Classifications, Salary Surveys, and General Information |
Sr. Compensation Consultants Market Analyses, Re-organizations, and Enterprise-wide Projects |
| Adult and Juvenile Detention | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Assessor | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Community and Human Services | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Council |
Kristy Hampton |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| District Court | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Elections | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Executive (Office of the) | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Executive Services (Department of) | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Human Resources | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-015 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Information Technology | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Judicial Administration | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Local Services | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Metro Transit | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Natural Resources and Parks | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Public Defense | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Public Health | Kristy Hampton kristy.hampton@kingcounty.gov 206-477-0158 |
Tara McCormick tmccormick@kingcounty.gov 206-263-3021 |
| Sheriff | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
| Superior Court | Molly Jensen molly.jensen@kingcounty.gov 206-477-1383 |
Jason Cossette jason.cossette@kingcounty.gov 206-477-3157 |
For general inquiries, please contact the Department of Human Resources/Compensation & Classification Services via email at ClassComp@kingcounty.gov or via telephone at 206-477-3269.
Manager, Compensation and Classification
Meredith Merriman | meredith.merriman@kingcounty.gov | 206-477-3292