Compensation Guidelines

Information about the university’s Compensation Guidelines

Effective August 1, 2023, the Compensation Guidelines are a resource for colleges and divisions to assist in salary administration planning. 

Click here to read the Compensation Guidelines.

Click here to access the Components of Pay Job Aid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to read the Compensation Guidelines FAQs.

The Human Resource Compensation team manages the University’s pay programs for all staff positions.  The team consists of 2 analysts, a manager, and a director.  For questions regarding pay or job duties adjustments and changes, please contact the team at HRCompensation@ou.edu.  All new positions must be approved and classified before a position number can be assigned by HR.

The following tools will assist with position management.

• Request for Temporary Position - this policy and form are used to request temporary staff positions. 
• Request for Student or Academic Pool Position - this form is used to create all new student or academic pool positions.  
• Request to Change Current Appointment Status- used to accompany PAF indicating reductions of any type on an employee.
• Code Request for New Norman Department Code - used to create a new department code in Norman.