Compensation and Job Classification

UMKC’s approach to compensation is to provide salary opportunities that are competitive with comparable organizations for jobs of similar responsibility and where the university competes for talent.

Human Resources provides compensation programs, guidance and tools to support fair, consistent and competitive pay practices. The Compensation team partners with supervisors to ensure positions are appropriately classified, pay decisions are equitable and processes align with UM System policy.

The Compensation team provides:

  • Guidance on compensation and classification decisions
  • Administration of staff compensation programs in compliance with UM policy
  • Development of compensation strategies
  • Leadership on regulatory matters related to overtime pay and minimum wage
  • Training on compensation and classification topics

Position Classification

Position classification groups jobs with similar duties and responsibilities into appropriate pay ranges. Classification is based on the duties and responsibilities of the position, not the individual employee. Factors such as performance, workload, length of service and current salary are not considered when determining classification.

Contact your HR Business Partner to discuss classification considerations, review the role’s responsibilities, and identify appropriate next steps.

Compensation Guidelines

Access guidance to support compensation decisions and ensure consistency across units:

Compensation Policies

Access frequently used HR policies that govern compensation, pay practices and payroll processes, including classification, overtime, and payroll-related requirements.

Quick Reference

Use these tools for quick access to compensation and classification information: