FY22 Staff Compensation Updates

As we begin a new year together, we would like to provide an update on the University’s ongoing efforts to address staff recruitment and retention challenges. Labor market conditions continue to affect organizations across the country, and in September, UGA announced several steps to further recognize and retain our valuable staff members. Starting this month, the University will take these steps:

Staff Salary Compression and Inversion adjustments for individuals in the $45,000-$80,000 salary range: Staff members within this pay range, with at least one year in the position, will be reviewed using the University’s Salary Compression and Inversion (SCI) methodology to determine any necessary adjustment amounts. Where adjustments are needed to address compression and inversion, increases will range from 1% to 4% of salary and will be effective February 1, 2022. We will soon share more details on affected individuals, increase amounts, timing, and funding. 

Comprehensive Market Benchmarking and Mapping: The University has also begun a comprehensive review of its current salary structure compared to the job market for comparable positions in both the public and private sectors. The goals of this review are to ensure job market competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility. More details will be shared as this review progresses with the goal of completing it during the next fiscal year.

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