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Pay Plan and Job Codes

Pay for positions at The University of Texas at Austin is based on the university's pay plan. According to the pay plan, each position is assigned a title and job code, and is placed in a salary range based on the duties outlined in the position description. Use the following resources to learn how to classify positions, find job titles and look up pay ranges for positions.

Position Classifications and Descriptions

Classification decisions are based solely on the responsibilities and duties assigned to a position. Employees' overall credentials and personal circumstances are not considered in creating a classification document for positions.

How to Classify a Position and not the Person

Confusion about the person/position distinction is the most common misconception about classification documents. Examples of person-related factors that are not considered part of job classification include:

  • Performance
  • Longevity
  • Unusual qualifications not required to perform the job duties
  • Retention issues
  • Financial needs
  • Increased workload or volume of work
  • Future projects

Classified Pay Plan Titles and Pay Ranges

Classified titles are a combination of exempt and non-exempt positions in various job families. These are non-teaching positions. The position's duties and level of responsibility determine the assignment of a position to a classification. The Classification Plan is outlined in the Handbook of Operating Procedures. You may look up job titles and pay ranges online using the Pay Plan/Job Code System (EID required).