Compensation Philosophy

The compensation philosophy at UT San Antonio (Legacy UTSA) is based on the commitment to attract and retain a highly motivated workforce that supports our institution's bold vision for strategic growth and innovative excellence. Our compensation program is designed to ensure fairness, transparency and adaptability as roles, market conditions and our institution evolve.

Accordingly, we have the following objectives:

  • Establish and maintain salary levels that promote internal pay alignment and are competitive with external labor markets
  • Take a proactive approach in managing the university’s pay plan through regular benchmarking
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, as well as UT System rules and regulations
  • Make compensation decisions that align with the university’s budgetary and financial strategies