General Compensation Policy and Guidelines

The compensation philosophy for SMPH exists within the larger campus compensation philosophy. Below are documents that outline, describe or support compensation philosophy and policies. 

• Campus Salary Administration Guidelines:This document describes the guidelines for administering salaries at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. These guidelines are to ensure consistency in how salary decisions are determined across the university and to provide flexibility in salary adjustments based on circumstances. 
• Campus Compensation Toolkit This campus toolkit provides additional resources for:
  • Job titles  Compensation
  • Overloads
  • Employment Categories
  • FLSA
• Campus Salary Structure This website outlines the campus salary structure and details about salary grades and ranges. 
• Temporary Salary Range Maximums
• Campus Overtime Policy This campus policy outlines the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and University policy for overtime work.. 
• Title and Total Compensation Program 
• Compensation Glossary of Terms
• SMPH Compensation Intranet Page - Information for Employees 

Salary Adjustment Resources

• Campus Manager/Supervisor Compensation Resources
  • As a manager/supervisor, retaining employees and attracting top talent is critical to achieving the university’s mission and to the success of your team. This website has the following trainings available for managers/supervisors
    • Retaining Employees through Total Rewards:
    • Pay Progression
    • Coaching Employees for Retention and Career Development
• Supervisor Guide: Rate and Title Requests - Overview
• Salary Range Quartiles
• Supervisor Guide: Performance Base Building Increases
• Campus Salary Structure

Compensation Programs and Initiatives

• Grad Assistant Minimum Stipends 
• NIH Research Associate Stipends