Request for discussion and possible action to engage Korn Ferry to conduct a market analysis for the Public Defender role and determine competitive salary recommendations based on certain market percentiles.policy
Harris County Commissioners Court held a discussion and presentation on market-based salary evaluations for department heads, conducted by Korn Ferry. The item was introduced on December 2, 2024, and passed on December 10, 2024. For more information, contact Kristen.Higginbotham@harriscountytx.gov.
Harris County used an outside firm to study whether department head salaries match market rates. Salary decisions affect county budget and how the county attracts or keeps leaders who run public services.
