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Compensation Philosophy
The compensation philosophy at UTSA is based on the commitment to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce that supports UTSA’s bold vision for strategic growth and innovative excellence. Accordingly, the classification and compensation system has the following objectives:
- Establish and maintain salary levels that promote internal equity and are competitive with external labor markets
- Take a proactive approach in managing UTSA’s pay plan through regular external benchmarking
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, as well as UT System rules and regulations
- Make compensation decisions that align with UTSA’s budgetary and financial strategies, with a goal of growth and sustainability
UTSA’s commitment to attract and retain a qualified and motivated workforce that meets the standards of service and excellence is supported by the following objectives:
- Establish compensation levels for positions on the basis of their relative internal worth and external competitiveness within relevant labor markets
- Reward employees on the basis of work performance
- Administer pay equitably and consistently
- Establish a compensation philosophy that is consistent with the judicious expenditure of funds entrusted to the university
- Ensure accountability for compliance with The University of Texas System Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and statutory requirements.