Salary Structures

Salary structures will be reviewed periodically to align with the external market and institutional needs.

Faculty

Salary minimums by rank 

Job Title Academic Year Fiscal Year
Instructor $55,610 $65,075
Associate Instructor $61,765 $72,335
Senior Instructor $69,320
$81,240
Assistant Professor $79,800 $95,405
Associate Professor $92,490 $111,090
Professor $113,130 $135,725

 

LTR/PDR

Job Title Minimum Annual Rate
Limited Term Researcher $24,405
Post Doctoral Researcher $47,476

Hourly



Delaware Minimum Wage effective 1/1/2023: $11.75/hr
 

 

Federal Minimum Hourly Wage Rate
Federal Minimum Wage for those being paid on Federal Service Contracts is as follows:
Effective 1/1/2023: $16.20/hr

37.5 Hour General Structure

Salary ranges and grades for classified exempt and non-exempt positions in the General and Select Market Structure at the University.

Grade Minimum Hourly 1st Quartile Midpoint 3rd Quartile Maximum
25N $24,405 $12.52 $28,066 $31,727 $35,388 $39,049
26(N,E) $28,066 $14.39 $32,276 $36,486 $40,696 $44,906
27(N,E) $30,540 $15.66 $35,885 $41,229 $46,574 $51,918
28(N,E) $35,121 $18.01 $41,268 $47,414 $53,560 $59,706
29(N,E) $40,741 $20.89 $47,870 $55,000 $62,130 $69,259
30E $47,259 $24.24 $55,530 $63,800 $72,070 $80,341
31E $51,480 $26.40 $63,063 $74,646 $86,229 $97,812
32E $60,232 $30.89 $73,784 $87,336 $100,888 $114,440
33E $71,073 $36.45 $87,065 $103,056 $119,048 $135,039
34E $81,071 $41.57 $101,339 $121,606 $141,874 $162,142
35E $97,285 $49.89 $121,606 $145,927 $170,249 $194,570
36E $121,606 $62.36 $152,008 $182,409 $212,811 $243,212
E or N = Exempt or Non-exempt Position

37.5 Hour Select Market Structure

A Select Market Structure was developed to aid in competing for candidates and retaining employees in certain identified positions for which the market environment is highly competitive. These exempt level positions are currently in information technology and fundraising fields. Periodic market review will be conducted to determine the need for a select market structure, and based on need, to identify the types of positions for select market designation.

Grade Minimum Hourly 1st Quartile Midpoint 3rd Quartile Maximum
27S $38,200 $19.59 $44,885 $51,570 $58,255 $64,940
28S $43,930 $22.53 $51,618 $59,305 $66,993 $74,681
29S $50,959 $26.13 $59,876 $68,794 $77,712 $86,630
30S $59,112 $30.31 $69,457 $79,801 $90,146 $100,490
31S $64,391 $33.02 $78,879 $93,367 $107,855 $122,343
32S $75,338 $38.63 $92,289 $109,240 $126,191 $143,142
33S $88,899 $45.59 $108,901 $128,903 $148,905 $168,907
34S $101,404 $52.00 $126,754 $152,105 $177,456 $202,807
35S $121,684 $62.40 $152,105 $182,526 $212,948 $243,369
36S $152,105 $78.00 $190,132 $228,158 $266,184 $304,211

40 Hour General Structure

Grade Minimum Hourly 1st Quartile Midpoint 3rd Quartile Maximum
25N $26,031 $12.51 $29,935 $33,840 $37,745 $41,649
26(N, E) $29,935 $14.39 $34,426 $38,916 $43,406 $47,897
27(N, E) $32,574 $15.66 $38,275 $43,975 $49,675 $55,376
28(N, E) $37,460 $18.01 $44,016 $50,571 $57,127 $63,682
29(N, E) $43,454 $20.89 $51,058 $58,663 $66,267 $73,871
30E $50,406 $24.23 $59,228 $68,049 $76,870 $85,691
31E $54,908 $26.40 $67,263 $79,617 $91,971 $104,326
32E $64,243 $30.89 $78,697 $93,152 $107,606 $122,061
33E $75,806 $36.45 $92,863 $109,919 $126,976 $144,032
34E $86,470 $41.57 $108,087 $129,705 $151,322 $172,939
35E $103,764 $49.89 $129,705 $155,645 $181,586 $207,527
36E $129,705 $62.36 $162,131 $194,557 $226,983 $259,409

Effective Jan. 1, 2023

Job Code Title Minimum Maximum
4I1001 Library $11.75 $20.00
4I1005 Technical $11.75 $20.00
4I1014 Finance $11.75 $25.00
4I1015 Administrative $11.75 $30.00
4I1016 Research $11.75 $40.00
4I1017 Skilled Trades $11.75 $20.00
4I1018 Information Technology $11.75 $40.00
4I1019 Maintenance, Construction, Natural Resources $11.75 $30.00
4I1020 Health & Safety $11.75 $40.00
4I1021 Communications & Marketing $11.75 $30.00
4I1022 Transportation, Delivery, Moving $11.75 $15.00
4I1023 Training & Education $11.75 $50.00
4I1024 Sports & Recreationn $11.75 $30.00
4I1025 Service $11.75 $15.00
4I1026 Creative Arts $11.75 $20.00

A student is defined as a matriculated individual who is enrolled full-or part-time in an undergraduate degree granting program of the University of Delaware.

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, in coordination with Human Resources, reserves the right to review classifications of undergraduate students employed under The College Work-Study Program and to amend it when required.

These hourly wage ranges allow for increases (not to exceed $1.00 per hour) based on continuous years of employment, total hours worked, and/or merit.


Job Code 4I1006, Student Worker Class I

These are entry-level positions that do not require prior experience. Incumbents normally receive close supervision, tasks are routine, and minimum training is required. Typical titles include:

Attendant (parking, ticket, gate, etc.)
Audio Assistant
Computing Assistant I
Farm Laborer
Food Service Aide
General Clerical/Aide I
Grader/Proctor
Laboratory Helper
Library Assistant
Model
Referee
Stage Crew
Usher


Job Code 4I1007, Student Worker Class II

These positions require prior knowledge and/or experience; must be able to demonstrate skills and may train others in entry level positions. Incumbents need less direct supervision. Typical titles include:

Animal Caretaker
Bartender B
Cashier
Computing Assistant II
Custodian
Delivery Assistant
Driver
Farm Assistant
Food Service Captain
General Clerical/Aide II
Housing Assistant
Student Ice Arena Monitor
Laboratory Assistant Tutor
Maintenance Helper
Projectionist
Recreation Aide
Research Assistant I
Teaching Assistant
Waitperson/Busperson


Job Code 4I1008, Student Worker Class III

These are primarily supervisory and program coordinator positions. Supervision may include assigning tasks, maintaining schedules, and reviewing the work of other student workers. Incumbents may need special certification or have responsibility for equipment inventory and building management. Typical titles include:

Assistant Student Manager
Intramural Supervisor
Student Building Supervisor
Bartender A
Life Guard Student Aid
Supervisor Student Manager
Program Aide
Student Nursing Assistant
Computing Assistant III
Research Assistant II
Student Security Aide


Job Code 4I1009, Student Worker Class IV

These positions require a high level of technical or managerial skills. Positions at this level may also require special licenses, certification, or specialization in specific research areas. Typical titles include:

Bus Driver
Research Assistant III
Supervisor/Bone Analysis Specialist