Understanding Fair and Competitive Compensation 

At UCLA, determining fair and competitive compensation is a critical part of the recruitment and hiring process. While Talent Acquisition may assist in navigating these discussions, the official compensation data and guidelines are managed by our central Compensation team. Below, you’ll find key resources and tools to support you in understanding and determining appropriate salaries and equity considerations for candidates. 

Compensation Guidelines

Our compensation practices are guided by university policies to ensure consistency, equity, and competitiveness in salary decisions. For detailed information on compensation policy and guidelines, please refer to UC PPSM-30, the official University of California policy governing salary administration and UCLA Procedure 30, UCLA's salary guidelines. 

Compensation Resources and Tools

(Links below need to be added after Compensation redesign is completed) 

• Total Compensation Estimator 

  Provides an estimate of total compensation, including salary and benefits, across the University of California system.

• UCOP Title & Pay Plan (TCS)

  The official Title Code System (TCS) provides comprehensive information on job titles and associated pay ranges within the UC system.

• UCLA Classification Specifications

  Detailed descriptions of classification specifications for UCLA job titles.

• Career Tracks Job Families and Pay Grades

  Explore the Career Tracks framework, which aligns job titles with corresponding pay grades across job families.

• Dual | Split | Additional Appointments

  Guidelines for managing employees with dual or additional appointments across multiple departments or roles. 

Questions?

For more detailed information, please visit the Compensation & Classification section, or reach out to the Compensation team for specific inquiries.