Compensation

Recognizing that our faculty and staff are the foundation of the University’s success, UMBC is dedicated to building a talented and diverse workforce. The HRSTM Compensation Unit is here to assist with staffing and salary decisions that reflect our core values.

The Compensation Unit provides support for:

Establishing new position numbers and reclassifying existing position numbers.
Providing salary structure and wage guidance
Position evaluation, structure, and development

Contact Compensation prior to recruitment. This collaboration ensures that job titles, responsibilities, and pay ranges are accurately aligned before a position is posted.

Salary Structures & Guidelines

Position Requests

UMBC’s Compensation Strategy and Policies

UMBC’s compensation strategy is adheres to the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents’ compensation philosophy. Following the Board of Regents policies and collective bargaining memorandums of understanding for non-exempt (AFSCME) and University Police (FOP), we utilize diverse regional and national wage data to remain competitive in attracting top talent and to manage position classifications and wage administration.

Forms

Classification Action Request (CAR)

Request a change or review to a position number

CAR Signature Authority

Designate or change approver for CAR form

Position Description

State the duties and functions of a position

New Position Request

Request new position(s)

Acting Capacity Request

Request a temporary move into another position number in an acting role

Resources & Tools