Indiana State Workers Get One-Time Bonus | Indianapolis News

Indiana state workers are set to receive a one-time bonus of up to $2,500 in their July 29 paycheck — a surprise reward from Governor Mike Braun for their hard work and a nod to the state’s fiscal discipline. The bonus is tiered by hire date: those hired before Jan. 13, 2025, get the full amount; those hired between Jan. 14 and July 1, 2025, receive $2,000; and those hired after July 1 get $1,000. It’s not a raise — just a one-time payout. With state revenues strong and a projected $5 billion surplus by mid-2027, no permanent salary increases are planned. The state’s contingency fund for raises was also slashed in the current budget. This follows a similar bonus from former Governor Eric Holcomb in 2024. With about 30,756 employees — down slightly since Governor Braun took office — the move underscores a focus on efficiency, not expansion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5132343b46affc47