The Virginia General Assembly has authorized a 3.5% salary increase for eligible full- and part-time classified state employees, faculty, and appointed or at-will staff, unless otherwise noted in the DHRM FY27 Authorizations and Compensation Activities memorandum. Adjunct faculty at two- and four-year higher education institutions are also eligible.

This increase takes effect July 25, 2026, and will be reflected on the August 14, 2026 paycheck. To streamline processing, HR Administrators can use the Cardinal Legislative Salary Increase Tool to verify employee eligibility, manage blocks, and confirm new salary amounts.

This webpage provides key support resources for using the Cardinal Legislative Salary Increase Tool, alongside updates and required action items for agencies throughout the salary increase process.