The university's objective is to provide employees with a total compensation package,
comprised of both salary and fringe benefits, that recognizes and rewards performance
and productivity while maintaining a competitive market position and internal equity.
A New Classification and Compensation Program
UTHSC Human Resources and HR Offices across the state created a new program for classification
and compensation. The program offers a new and simplified classification standard
for staff and is compatible with the our financial/human resources system, IRIS.
The program is designed to meet several goals, including:
- Maintain one classification program for all staff members across the State.
- Maintain standardized criteria for classification.
- Evaluate jobs consistently throughout the University.
Performance Review
Annual performance reviews are a key component of employee development. For more information,
view the online Performance Review policy.
Salary Schedule
The salary schedule for staff and prospective employees of the University of Tennessee
Health Science Center applies to all locations below. The current market ranges for regular staff employees is effective as of January 1, 2021.
Regular Staff Employees
- UTHSC Chattanooga/Knoxville Campus
- Counties: Anderson, Blount, Bradley, Hamilton, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier
- UTHSC Memphis/Nashville Campus
- Counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Fayette, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Sumner,
Tipton, Williamson, Wilson
