Compensation

We believe that investing in our workforce benefits our students and the community. Learn more about our compensation philosophy.

Compensation can consist of the following pay components:

• Base compensation: the salary paid for the job being performed. It does not include any shift differentials, overtime or additional/temporary compensation.
• Additional or temporary compensation: the amount paid for circumstances such as the assignment of additional duties.

Another consideration is whether a position is salaried (exempt) or paid hourly (non-exempt). Learn more about exemption status, which is specified by federal wage and hour laws.

Determining Compensation

There are several factors to consider when determining the pay range for a position, as well as appropriate compensation within that range.

A position’s classification/compensation is based on its job description, which must include the percentage of effort required for each duty/responsibility. The following are also considered:

• State and/or national market salary data, which is collected and analyzed as part of an external equity comparison (depending on the position level)
• Internal employee salaries within the same and surrounding job classifications, which are analyzed to complete an internal equity comparison
• Skills, qualifications, unique aspects of the position and value-add of the employee under consideration

Funding sources and the amount budgeted do not factor into the compensation determination.

Learn more about determining compensation.

Pay Adjustments

An employee’s pay may need to be adjusted for a variety of reasons, including promotions, career development and lateral job changes. The Human Resource Services team must review all compensation adjustments. 

Base pay increases are used to maintain competitive pay levels for those performing at an acceptable level, as well as to recognize outstanding performance. Civil service employees in the probationary period are not typically eligible for a pay increase based on merit.

Learn more about:

• Pay adjustments due to promotion/new titles
• Pay adjustments due to changes in job duties