Salary and Wage Structure
Pay Compensation
View policy pdf:Salary and Wage Structure Policy
Policy Statement
Provides institutions with the authority to develop and administer a wage and salary administration program and to ensure fair and equitable pay. The University System of Georgia recognizes the importance of employees to the mission of the System and its member’s institutions. Therefore, the USG authorizes institutions to develop and administer wage and salary administration programs to ensure fair and equitable pay among their employees. Such a program shall provide guidance on an employee’s salary at the time of hire, performance-based increases, and other salary adjustments when necessary and warranted. Such a program will also recognize that all salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and funding limitations.
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USG Wage and Salary Administration Policy
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Responsibilities
Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Responsible University Administrator: Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Policy Owner: University Human Resources, Compensation
Policy Contact: Senior Director of HR Administration and Compensation, Choose an item.
Contact Information: HRWeb@uga.edu or (706) 542-2222
Date Issued: 05/31/2023
Last Reviewed/Updated: