Salary Offers

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered, as well as affordability. Staff members will not be offered a salary below the minimum or above the maximum of the salary range. 

No salary offer, or promise of an offer, may be made without prior approval from the Division of Human Resources, Compensation.

University staff members covered by collective bargaining agreements should refer to the appropriate articles in their contracts.