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The university’s compensation programs are designed to support fair, equitable and competitive pay practices while aligning with institutional priorities. Explore compensation structures, programs and resources to better understand how pay decisions are made.
UofL's Compensation Philosophy
The university’s compensation approach is grounded in the following principles:
- Competitive: Pay structures are designed to align with market data to attract and retain talent.
- Equitable: Employees in similar roles are compensated consistently across the institution.
- Transparent: Employees and leaders have access to information that helps them understand how pay is determined.
- Compliant: Compensation practices align with all applicable laws, regulations and university policies.
Understanding Your Pay
Compensation is more than base salary. It may include a combination of base pay, additional pay components and benefits that together form your total compensation package.
Employees can access information related to their job title, pay grade and compensation details through university systems and tools. If you have questions about your pay, your HR Business Partner can help guide you to the appropriate resources.
Annual Compensation Cycle
Compensation activities often follow an annual cycle aligned with the university’s budget process. This may include market reviews, budget planning, salary increase programs and implementation of approved changes.
If you have questions about compensation, job classification or pay-related decisions, you can contact your HR Business Partner or HR Services for guidance. They can help you understand your options and connect you with the appropriate compensation resources.