Merit Increase Program
The University develops merit increase guidelines which establish ranges for individual increases based on several factors:
- Individual performance during the most recently completed fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)
- Individual’s current salary compared to the salary range for the job or position in range (PIR)
- Consideration of salaries and qualifications of peers in comparable positions
- Available budget
Merit increases are normally awarded on an annual basis during the Salary and Performance Management Review Process and are normally effective on July 1. In some cases, merit increases can be deferred for performance or other reasons. Merit increases are recommended by supervisors based on their evaluation of performance and other salary considerations.
Staff members hired from April 1 to June 30 will normally not receive a merit increase until July of the following year.
Salary Adjustments
Managers are encouraged to perform a yearly review of salaries for their direct reports. Salary adjustments are defined as special salary increases designed to address internal or external factors which cannot be addressed through the annual merit review.
Salary adjustments are normally effective July 1 (recommended) or March 1 and not made retroactively.
A salary adjustment may be requested by a supervisor with a second level departmental review or may be initiated by the Compensation Department.
Requests for salary adjustment should be submitted sufficiently in advance for timely review, and must be approved by the Compensation Department.
Details of these practices are available in the Personnel Policies and Practices Manual (PPPM).