New Hire Salary Guidelines

Definitions

Salary Grade

Refers to the compensation level of employees in a particular category, classification or level

Salary Range

Refers to the range of appropriate salaries within each grade.

Hiring Range

Refers to the range of appropriate salary paid to new hires.

A newly hired employee's salary should generally fall between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range for the position.

What To Consider

1. To equitably determine the appropriate starting salary, you should consider:
   • The candidate's salary history.
   • The candidate's special skills or training.
   • The current salaries of peers in both the department and throughout the campus.
2. If you see a need for a salary above the midpoint, the department head should submit a request to Classification and Compensation which includes:
   • The candidate's salary history.
   • The candidate's special skills and training.
   • Information related to the salary of peers and supervising managers together with a narrative explaining the reasons for the amount requested.
3. General guidelines:
   • No employee should be paid below the minimum of the salary grade.
   • A potential new employee should not begin work until the offer package is signed and the necessary appointment papers are processed.

Determining a new employee's starting salary can be a daunting task. Feel free to call us for advice before you begin writing your request!