Compensation Information
What is Compensation?
Pay provided by an employer to an employee for his/her services rendered. Compensation comprises elements of pay, such as base pay, differential pay, etc. and can be identified as either direct or indirect compensation.
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What is the Difference Between an In-Range Progression (IRP), an In-Class Progression (ICP) and a Classification Change?
| In-Range Progression (IRP) | In-Class Progression (ICP) | Classification Change |
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Each Collective Bargaining Agreement outlines the specific requirements to submit an IRP. If approved, an increase in pay within a salary range for a single classification, or within a sub-range of a classification that has skill levels. | Advancement or movement to a higher skill level and the corresponding sub-range within a classification that includes more than one skill level. Each skill level is assigned its own salary band. Examples of classifications include IT Series, AA/S Series and Confidential Office Support Series. | A job evaluation that identifies the best fit for the majority or most critical aspects of the position’s work assignments and requirements. |
Resources
- Pay Plan and Time Base Conversion Tool(opens in new window)
- Total Compensation Calculator(opens in new window)
- Salary Schedule(opens in new window)
Classification Review Forms/Procedures
- Position Classification Plan EM 08-068 - October 3, 2008
- CSU Classification Standards(opens in new window)
- Classification Request Form(opens in new window) (Word)
- Classification Appeal Form(opens in new window) (Word)
Salary Increase Requests (Staff)
- IRP Form (Units UAPD, SUPA, APC, C99)(opens in new window)
- IRP Process Instructions(opens in new window)
- Salary Increase or One-Time Bonus Requests(opens in new window) (Teamsters and CSUEU)
To request a salary increase/one-time bonus, employees must submit a written inquiry directly to their Appropriate Administrator. The Teamsters and CSUEU Salary Increase or One-time Bonus Request form may be utilized for these purposes. The Appropriate Administrator will collaborate with Human Resources to conduct a review. Once a decision is reached, the employee will be notified of the outcome.
Stipends
Stipends are paid on a monthly basis, are not prorated by start date, the full amount is received regardless of effective date in a pay period. The employee will receive a separate check for stipend pay. Stipends are flat taxed. If the employee is currently contributing to CalPERS at a full-time rate, the earnings from this stipend will not be included in CalPERS calculations. Stipend award eligibility varies by Collective Bargaining Agreement or MOU.
Stipend Forms
- Stipends are a manager initiated action, please contact Classification and Compensation to request this form.