Compensation

Service Audience:
  • Supervisor

Compensation supports UTA’s mission of being a University of Excellence through the development, implementation and administration of compensation programs and practices that attract and retain a diverse workforce.

The Compensation department in the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is responsible for the management of pay policies and practices for university staff employees. Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serving as an informational resource to the university community on compensation issues
  • Providing guidance on pay practices and actions that impact staff positions
  • Participating in salary surveys and monitoring salary trends to ensure our pay practices are competitive with the market
  • Maintaining a competitive pay plan to attract and retain talent.

The University of Texas at Arlington maintains a pay plan for all classified positions with salary ranges that reflect general market conditions.  In addition, UT Arlington’s compensation plan provides guidance for pay administration to ensure uniform, fair and equitable pay practices and prohibits discriminating against an individual due to the status of the employee because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

The compensation plan consists of:

Compensation is bigger than just your paycheck! At UTA we provide a combination of compensation related benefits including paid time off, longevity pay, government benefits, health insurance, tuition assistance, and an 8.25% match on our 401(a) retirement plan. Click to learn more about the estimated total compensation available to our employees.

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Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement
J.D. Wetsel Service Center
1225 W. Mitchell St.,
Suite 212, Box 19176
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817-272-5554
E-mail: compensation@uta.edu