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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1277.B - Compensation: Merit Pay
The purpose of this procedure is to provide minimum requirements for salary increases, specifically for merit, outside of the State of Wisconsin pay plan. This procedure outlines minimum standards and required documentation for merit increases in order to promote consistent and transparent compensation practices within the UW System.
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UW System |
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Executive Sponsors |
UW System Level Policy |
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Policy Contact |
Human Resources Office |
Who this policy applies to:
All employees
Rationale:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide minimum requirements for salary increases, specifically for merit, outside of the State of Wisconsin pay plan. This procedure outlines minimum standards and required documentation for merit increases in order to promote consistent and transparent compensation practices within the UW System.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.
Revision History:
Format updated June 2025.