Wv State Employee Raise 2025. Jim justice in his state of the state address called for average 5 percent pay raises for state employees at a cost to the state of $123 million. A 13% premium increase for local government employees, plus an eligible spouse.

The senate completed action on a bill thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. Jim justice in his state of the state address called for average 5 percent pay raises for state employees at a cost to the state of $123 million.