FY25 Legislative Salary Increase
June 10, 2024 Pay Increase
The Virginia General Assembly recently authorized a salary increase effective July 1, 2024. For more information about the salary increase and eligibility requirements, refer to the DHRM FY25 Authorizations and Compensation Activities memo.
Agencies must take action in the Cardinal Legislative Salary Increase tool by the following dates:
Agencies Opting Out of the Tool
- Opt out by Monday, June 3, 8:00 p.m.
Agencies Using the Tool
- Review & confirm salary increases by Tuesday, June 4, 7:59 p.m.
- Verify by Thursday, June 6, 12:00 p.m.
Legislative Salary Increase Resources
Training and resources to help manage the June 10, 2024 pay increase.

HR354: Managing a Legislative Salary Increase
This web-based training course equips HR Administrators with the tools and knowledge to manage the actions required during each phase of a Legislative Salary Increase cycle including:
• Opting Out of the Tool
• Populating and Reviewing Employee Salary Data
• Managing Agency Blocks
• Verifying Salary Increases
• Addressing Errors
Open HR354
• Opting Out of the Tool
• Populating and Reviewing Employee Salary Data
• Managing Agency Blocks
• Verifying Salary Increases
• Addressing Errors
Cardinal Refresh Schedule
Refresh Cycle | Date | Time |
First Refresh | Tuesday, 5/28/2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. |
Second Refresh | Thursday, 5/30/2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. |
Third Refresh | Monday, 6/3/2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. |
Final Refresh | Tuesday, 6/4/2024 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. |
Important! Complete all HR transactions prior to Tuesday, June 4, 8:00 p.m.
Changes keyed after Tuesday, June 4, will not remove or add system blocks. Salary changes entered after this date will cause increases to fail during load!