Merit Matrix Raise Allocation Based on a 2.00% Pool
| Position in Salary Range | ||||
| APS Designation | Lower Third | Middle Third | Top Third | Over Max |
| Significant Improvement Required | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Approached Expectations | 1.00% | 0.67% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Achieved Expectations | 2.33% | 2.00% (target) | 1.67% | 1.33% |
| Exceeded Expectations | 2.67% | 2.33% | 2.00% | 1.67% |
Note: Employees whose performance requires significant improvement will not be eligible for increases, nor will those who are approaching expectations and whose salary is already above the middle third of their salary range.