Teton County sets 2027 salary bumps for elected officials ahead of May filing
On April 7, Teton County commissioners considered a resolution setting Jan. 4, 2027 salaries for most full-time elected offices at $153,700 (up from $145,000) and the coroner at $72,500 (up from $50,000) ahead of the May 2026 candidate filing period.
Teton County’s Board of County Commissioners took up a resolution April 7 to increase pay for several elected county offices beginning Jan. 4, 2027 — a change that must be set before the May 2026 candidate filing window so prospective candidates know the compensation. The proposal would raise the assessor, clerk, clerk of district court, county & prosecuting attorney, sheriff and treasurer from $145,000 to $153,700. It would also raise the county coroner from $50,000 to $72,500. (See staff report and draft resolution in County Board Attachment.)
The staff report ties the $153,700 figure to state law and state-set judicial pay. Wyoming’s constitution directs the Legislature to fix county officer salaries; statute sets a minimum/maximum and leaves the local number to commissioners within those bounds. The report notes that 2022 legislation (HB 91 and HB 63) tied the maximum pay for the listed county offices to circuit court judge salaries, which were increased to $153,700 through a state budget bill. The coroner’s pay is set separately by commissioners under Wyo. Stat. §7-4-210. County Board Attachment
The resolution also reflects a timing constraint: under Wyo. Stat. §18-3-107, commissioners can adjust these salaries only once every four years, so the April 7 action sets the level for the next adjustment cycle. County Board Attachment
Background
Teton County Board unanimously approved the FY2027 budget on July 21, 2026, with notable changes in staffing, fund structure, and allocations, but the total budget amount is not specified in available records.
Latest: 2026-07-21 — Teton County Board unanimously approved the FY2027 budget at a special meeting.
curated as of 2026-07-21
Teton County's FY26 budget hearing is June 29, 2026, covering major department allocations, capital projects, and community initiatives, with final adoption set for June 30.
Latest: 2026-06-30 — Final adoption of the comprehensive FY26 Teton County budget.
curated as of 2026-06-15
Teton County approved employee housing leases in December 2025, budgeting $63,312 for three units in FY2026, with 12-month renewable terms and eligibility managed by county policy.
Latest: 2026 — Budget for three employee housing units set at $63,312 for FY2026, covering rent and utilities.
curated as of 2026-06-12
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | County Board Attachment | attachment |