Compensation by Employee Group

At PSU our Compensation practices are governed by Collective Bargaining Agreements (SEIU, AAUP, and AFT), PSU policy/practices, and State and Federal wage and hour laws. It is the University’s goal that employees understand their job duties and to compensate fairly within the University budget and any constraints of these regulatory and administrative requirements. The University’s total compensation package is included in market surveys of our competitive position, reflecting the above market position of offerings in non-direct compensation areas of medical, dental and retirement benefits.

The following table will guide managers and employees to the compensation information for each of our employee groups. Please contact the Compensation & Classification Manager with questions you may have about compensation at PSU.

Classified StaffPolice and Campus Security
Compensation for our Classified positions is governed by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 503, OPEU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 
SEIU Collective Bargaining AgreementPSU-PSUPA CBA 2021-2024

Salary Ranges for SEIU CBA (Includes Hourly Conversions)

LOA, OPU-SEIU Article 21: Salary - EH & S (3/2023)

PSUPA Salary Table
OUS and SEIU Classification & Compensation Study 
Guidelines for the IT Compensation Plan 
USSE Classification Specifications 
Differential Pay and other special compensation types (Lead Work, Work-out-of-class, Shift Differential) 
FACULTY & ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALSADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS
Compensation for our AAUP represented employees is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The following links direct you to some compensation and classification information in the Agreement.Compensation for our AFT represented employees is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The following links direct you to some compensation and classification information in the Agreement.
AAUP Collective Bargaining AgreementAFT Article 12. Salaries and Payroll Administration
Academic Professionals - Job Family DescriptionsAmerican Federation of Teachers (AFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement
PSU-AAUP Salary Rate Table (updated annually) 
Research Class & Rank Matrix 
UNREPRESENTED/UNCLASSIFIED/EXCLUDEDSTUDENT EMPLOYEES
Compensation for unrepresented, unclassified, and excluded employeesCompensation for our student employees generally follows the chart shown here and in compliance with State and Federal minimum wage laws
Un/Un Job Families and Career TracksStudent Employee Wages
PSU Un/Un Salary Range TableGraduate Assistantships
Assistant Dean Criteria