Jobs@UIOWA - Human Resources
Salary and Promotions
- Recent studies show that The University of Iowa is a locally and nationally competitive employer and a salary leader in many job classifications.
- Salaries are an institutional and Board of Regents priority.
- As a public employer, salary information and policies are public, making the information accessible for staff review.
- "Comparable worth," the Iowa state law that provides the basis for state salaries, ensures equity in pay across classifications based on responsibilities, skill, effort, and working conditions.
- The Merit Pay Plan makes merit staff eligible for regular, scheduled step increases in addition to cost of living increases, in accordance with the regents merit rules and/or the collective bargaining agreement
- The salary policy for Professional and Scientific employees allows flexibility and reward for performance (PDF).
- Merit Classification Descriptions and P&S Classification Descriptions are available on the web for employee review, and staff may use special working titles on request.
- Staff may initiate their own classification review and may appeal review decisions.
- Staff can take advantage of promotional opportunities across campus to advance within the organization.
- Peer resources are available on campus for staff who seek additional information.