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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1277.A - Compensation: Extraordinary Salary Ranges
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a process for the creation of extraordinary salary ranges (ESR) at either an institution or system level.
| Functional Owner | UW System |
| Executive Sponsors | UW System Level Policy |
| Policy Contact | Human Resources Office |
Who this policy applies to:
All employees
Rationale:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a process for the creation of extraordinary salary ranges (ESR) at either an institution or system level. This procedure outlines minimum required documentation for establishing ESR in order to promote consistent and transparent compensation practices within the system. This procedure does not diminish the authority delegated to UW chancellors to establish an ESR.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page. For more information, please visit:
Revision History:
Format updated June 2025.