Pay structures and salary grades
Learn about classification, market data and salary grades, the three key factors that contribute to establishing pay structures at Northwestern. Read about pay structures and salary grades.
Salary Administration and Planning
Here at Northwestern University, we recognize that your compensation is an important aspect of your relationship with the University. It is one of the reasons why you come to work every day – and one way you are rewarded for your work effort and contribution.
Determining pay
Job families at Northwestern
Compensation has partnered with schools and units to create job families, which has helped standardized staff jobs and salary grade assignments. See current job families.
Recognition programs
In addition to financial compensation, Northwestern University also shows appreciation for staff through recognition programs. The three programs are Length of Service Recognition, Employee of the Year and the Service Excellence award.