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, Executive Sponsor(s), and Policy Contact
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.

Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.



Keywords:
compensation, extraordinary salary ranges, ESR, compensation practices, compensation procedures 
Doc ID:
116928
Owned by:
Anna J. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-02-22
Updated:
2026-03-25
Sites:
UW-La Crosse