In order to fulfill its mission, the UW System shall maintain a comprehensive compensation program directed toward attracting, retaining and rewarding a qualified and diverse workforce. Employee compensation shall be externally competitive, internally equitable, and shall reward contribution, recognize quality performance, and encourage growth and development.

Supporting tools:

• Compensation within the UW System: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/compensation/#policy
• Framework for Pay Plan Distribution: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/uw-system-pay-plan-distribution-framework-for-university-workforce/
• Information on UWL Performance Management: https://kb.uwlax.edu/103703
• Information on UWL Pay Plan: https://kb.uwlax.edu/103700
• Resources on Compensation: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/classification-and-compensation/compensation/ 
• Recruitment Resources: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/recruitment/
• Guide to Faculty Promotion: https://kb.uwlax.edu/104534
• Guide to IAS Promotion: https://kb.uwlax.edu/104056

Responsibilities:

The Budget Office maintains salary and compensation related elements of the position; Human Resources maintains titling and classification.

Links to related information:

• Employment Types: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/hr/emplcat/
• Information on Faculty Appointments: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/3
• Information on Academic Staff Appointments: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/10
• Title Definitions: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/title-definitions/
• Titles and Compensation: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/
• UW System Administrative Procedure 1277.B Compensation: Merit Pay: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/compensation/compensation-merit-pay/
• Remuneration and Release Time for Department Chairs: https://kb.uwlax.edu/103702
• Student Appointments and Wages: https://kb.uwlax.edu/103699
• UW-La Crosse Payroll Policy: https://kb.uwlax.edu/103691

Revision history:

Format Updated June 2025