Compensation 

UCOP Compensation ensures that work is classified accurately and salary rates are comparable to the external market while supporting managers in making informed salary decisions that help recruit, retain and motivate highly qualified employees.

We provide resources to help understand compensation policies and procedures, salary programs and processes, pay structures and job classification. The Compensation Team is available to provide guidance on pay-related matters, including organizational structure leveling, and pay policy interpretation to ensure transparency and consistency across UCOP while being compliant and mitigating risks.

Our services include:

  • Pay program administration
  • Job classification and leveling
  • Salary structure management
  • Recognition program administration
  • Policy interpretation and guidance
  • Step rate plan management (for represented staff)
  • Job Builder by JDX and view the tutorial
  • Compensation training and education

Contact our Compensation Team

Compensation Resources:

Classification

Details the process of evaluating the duties and responsibilities of a position to determine the appropriate job title at UCOP.

Salary and Pay

The Compensation Unit oversees the pay programs for all staff employees covered by Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and various collective bargaining units.

STAR Plan

Staff Appreciation and Recognition plan

Allows managers to give one-time cash awards to staff below the executive level in recognition of exemplary performance and contributions that further operational and administrative improvements.