Compensation

At the University of Pittsburgh, we maintain and administer a compensation program that attracts, rewards, and retains a well-qualified workforce. The Compensation department is accountable for reviewing and maintaining the Staff Compensation Structure and the University’s pay structure. Compensation also develops strategies to assist in meeting business objectives while being fiscally responsible and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.

In addition to being the foremost authority on wage and salary administration, Compensation also provides tools and resources to managers, helping them make appropriate pay decisions and compensation strategies.

Compensation Inquiries

Compensation
Phone: 412-624-7000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Submit an Inquiry to the Compensation Team

Find my Compensation Representative

Meet the Compensation Team

Staff Compensation Structure

Pitt’s Staff Compensation Structure is designed to help attract, retain, and motivate qualified individuals by providing salaries that reflect internal equity, external competitiveness, and individual performance.

Go to Staff Compensation Structure
Fair Labor Standards Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a Federal Labor Law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping, and child labor standards for employees. 

Go to Fair Labor Standards Act
Compensation Resources

Compensation Resources references University policies regarding employment statuses, wages, time off, workweeks, and more.

Go to Compensation Resources
Pay Administration Guidelines

Pay administration guidelines (via SharePoint) for staff assists supervisors in making sound compensation decisions under the Staff Compensation Structure.

Go to Guidelines via SharePoint
Supplemental Payment Requests

​Supplemental payments may be requested to accommodate situations where a staff member is assigned additional tasks or responsibilities over and beyond their normal duties. 

Go to Request Form via Sharepoint
Compensation Modernization

The Compensation Modernization Project was initiated to overhaul our nearly 25-year-old staff classification system and align University jobs with market comparisons to map career pathways for employees.

Go to Compensation Modernization Project via SharePoint

Frequently Asked Questions

View our Frequently Asked Questions section for inquiries about employee actions and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as questions about how nonexempt staff should record their hours.