Phoebe compensation analysis ensures fair pay for all employees

Albany, Ga. – Phoebe has invested significant time and resources to complete a thorough compensation analysis which includes a review of the pay for every position within Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS).  The goal is to ensure all salaries at Phoebe are competitive and reflect the value employees bring to the organization.

“Phoebe provides an incredibly strong package of benefits to our employees, and we know compensation is a key part of what we offer.  That’s why we are committed to making sure our compensation is among the best in the region and always at fair market value,” said Anthony Lewis, PPHS Chief Human Resources Officer.

Phoebe, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2025, just completed the fourth phase of the process.  Phase 4 focused on nurses and other clinical professionals. The nursing market analysis covered 165 positions and approximately 1,500 employees.  The clinical professional analysis covered 63 roles and about 200 employees.  The analysis resulted in pay raises for many Phoebe nurses – on top of recent annual merit increases – and raised initial pay rates for many new hires, whether they are new graduates or experienced nurses.

“The changes resulting from the latest phase of our compensation analysis will provide market-aligned adjustments for current nurses and clinical professionals, help us attract more experienced talent and support long-term career growth for our team members,” Lewis said.

With just one phase of the analysis remaining, Phoebe has now reviewed compensation for the vast majority of its employees.

“The exceptional professionals who are part of the Phoebe Family serve our patients and our community with distinction, and their compensation should match their dedication to our mission.  We took on this project to make sure our pay matches or exceeds other healthcare organizations in similar communities, and we are proud to invest in the people who make Phoebe great,” said Scott Steiner, PPHS President & CEO.

The fifth and final phase of Phoebe’s compensation analysis, covering around 200 remaining employees, will be completed later this fiscal year.  Here is a look at some of the other ways Phoebe invests in its workforce.

Phoebe Employee Benefits Include

• Raises & Market Adjustments – Not including this fiscal year, Phoebe has spent $55.25 million in raises and market adjustments over the last five years. At a time when many health systems furloughed or laid off workers – no Phoebe employee missed a single paycheck during COVID, and Phoebe continued to provide raises and bonuses throughout the pandemic.
• Minimum Wage – While the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, Phoebe pays a minimum of $15 per hour.
• Bonuses – For frontline employees (excluding executives, managers, physicians, etc.), Phoebe spent almost $7.8 million in bonuses over the last five years, plus an additional $4.7 million hero bonus during COVID.
• Childcare – About 150 children of Phoebe employees receive free childcare and development services at Family Tree. Phoebe subsidized $921,617.75 over the last year.
• Health Insurance – Phoebe pays 87% of the cost of health insurance premiums for employees, compared to national benchmarks below 80%. Over the last three years, medical costs for group health plans like Phoebe’s have increased 8% each year, while Phoebe’s increases have been half that.
• 403b Match — $7.1 million in fiscal year 2025 and $32 million over the last five years.
• Employee Pharmacy – Phoebe paid $6.6M for prescription coverage for employees and provides medication at cost.
• Wellness Center – Free memberships at Healthworks used by Phoebe Family members equal about $2.5M annually. Healthworks operations cost Phoebe about $440,000.
• Financial Counseling – Free financial management services are available.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – These help employees plan for regular healthcare and afford unexpected health expenses.
• Employee Clinic – Convenient and affordable onsite healthcare is available to employees.
• Wellness Programs – These programs Include smoking cessation and chronic illness management.

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