Compensation

Compensation policies, practices and guidelines help determine pay and career development opportunities for the faculty and staff who support Virginia Commonwealth University’s teaching, research, patient care and public service activities. As a public research university, VCU uses compensation models that are unique to these diverse groups of faculty and staff. Compensation is based on market ranges. 

Employee classification and salary ranges

• University and Academic Professional job families and salary ranges 
• Classified staff compensation pay bands

Job summary tool

VCU employees are invited to use the job summary tool to view VCU job information, market salary ranges and comparison data for other positions.

Faculty compensation

VCU establishes faculty positions through the VCU Provost's Office of Faculty Affairs. Faculty salary administration guidelines are available on Inside HR. The VCU Board of Visitors approves final salaries upon the recommendation of the university president.

Non-employee compensation

Payments to independent contractors or other non-employees are handled through the VCU Office of Procurement Services.