Salary schedules and faculty overload
Salaries for academic and administrative faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno follows an established schema in the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual, as determined by the Board of Regents. Below are references to those salary structures, as well as guidelines for faculty who are on a hiring committee and must determine an incoming staffer's salary.
Academic & Administrative Faculty
| "B" Faculty Contracts | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $85,000 | $107,900 | $130,700 | $153,600 | $176,500 |
| Associates | III | $57,600 | $73,100 | $88,600 | $104,100 | $119,600 |
| Assistants | II | $50,000 | $63,500 | $77,000 | $90,500 | $103,900 |
| Instructors | I | $35,600 | $45,200 | $54,800 | $64,400 | $74,000 |
| "A" Faculty Contracts | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $102,000 | $129,400 | $156,900 | $184,300 | $211,800 |
| Associates | III | $69,100 | $87,700 | $106,300 | $124,900 | $143,500 |
| Assistants | II | $60,100 | $76,200 | $92,400 | $108,600 | $124,700 |
| Instructors | I | $42,800 | $54,300 | $65,800 | $77,300 | $88,800 |
|
Month |
Holidays Excluded from Contractual Days |
Contractual Days |
| August | Faculty Report Date - Monday, August 16, 2021 | 12 |
| September | Labor Day - Monday, September 6, 2021 | 21 |
| October | Nevada Day - Friday, October 29, 2021 | 20 |
| November |
Veteran's Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2021 Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 25, 2021 Family Day - Friday, November 26, 2021 |
19 |
| December | Faculty Release Date - Friday, December 17, 2020 | 13 |
| Total | Total Contractual Days: | 85 |
|
Month |
Holidays Excluded from Contractual Days |
Contractual Days |
| January |
Faculty Report Date - Tuesday, January 11, 2022 |
14 |
| February | President's Day - Monday, February 21, 2022 | 19 |
| March | No holiday days this month | 18 |
| April |
No holiday days this month |
21 |
| May | Faculty Release Date - Monday, May 16, 2022 | 11 |
| Total | Total Spring Contractual Days: | 83 |
This information is available in PDF format in the following Knowledge Base article:
Overload Calendar PDF files in the Knowledge Base
For policy guidance, please refer to the University Administrative Manual.UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
|
Month |
NC and *EDA dates |
Not eligible: Weekends and the following holidays |
List of NC days eligible for overload and *EDA |
Total days |
|
Jul. 2021 |
*1-30 |
Mon., July 5 (Independence Day) |
*(1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) |
21 |
|
Aug. 2021 |
*2-13 |
None |
*(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) |
10 |
|
Sep. 2021 |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
|
Oct. 2021 |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
|
Nov. 2021 |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
|
Dec. 2021 |
20-30 |
Fri., Dec. 24 (Christmas) |
20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
8 |
|
Jan. 2022 |
3-10 |
Fri., Dec. 31 (New Year’s Day) |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 |
6 |
|
Feb. 2022 |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
|
Mar. 2022 |
14-18 |
None |
14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
5 |
|
Apr. 2022 |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
|
May 2022 |
*17-31 |
Mon., May 30 (Memorial Day) |
*(17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31) |
10 |
|
Jun. 2022 |
*1-30 |
None |
*(1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30) |
22 |
|
Total: |
82 |
UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
View overload calendar in the Knowledge Base to download PDF version or view the previous year's calendar.
| Compensation Grade | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | $96,836 | $129,115 | $161,394 | $193,673 | $225,952 |
| D | $68,470 | $91,294 | $114,117 | $136,941 | $159,764 |
| C | $48,525 | $64,700 | $80,875 | $97,050 | $113,225 |
| B | $37,006 | $49,342 | $61,677 | $74,013 | $86,348 |
| A | $27,755 | $37,006 | $46,258 | $55,509 | $64,761 |
Base Salary for Academic Faculty
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $112,782 | $126,880 | $140,977 | $155,075 | $169,173 |
| Associates | III | $84,610 | $95,186 | $105,763 | $116,339 | $126,915 |
| Assistants | II | $72,078 | $81,088 | $90,098 | $99,107 | $108,117 |
| Instructors | I | $57,227 | $64,381 | $71,534 | $78,688 | $85,841 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $137,539 | $154,731 | $171,924 | $189,116 | $206,308 |
| Associates | III | $103,183 | $116,081 | $128,979 | $141,877 | $154,774 |
| Assistants | II | $87,900 | $98,888 | $109,875 | $120,863 | $131,850 |
| Instructors | I | $69,790 | $78,513 | $87,237 | $95,961 | $104,684 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $136,433 | $153,488 | $170,542 | $187,596 | $204,650 |
| Associates | III | $124,801 | $140,401 | $156,001 | $171,601 | $187,201 |
| Assistants | II | $118,858 | $133,715 | $148,572 | $163,429 | $178,287 |
| Instructors | I | $58,344 | $65,637 | $72,930 | $80,223 | $87,517 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $122,285 | $137,478 | $152,753 | $168,029 | $183,304 |
| Associates | III | $102,205 | $114,980 | $127,756 | $140,532 | $153,307 |
| Assistants | II | $96,211 | $108,237 | $120,263 | $132,290 | $144,316 |
| Instructors | I | $49,805 | $56,031 | $62,257 | $68,482 | $74,708 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $112,782 | $126,321 | $140,357 | $154,392 | $168,428 |
| Associates | III | $85,323 | $95,989 | $106,654 | $117,320 | $127,985 |
| Assistants | II | $77,316 | $86,980 | $96,645 | $106,309 | $115,973 |
| Instructors | I | $51,704 | $58,167 | $64,630 | $71,093 | $77,556 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $166,382 | $187,180 | $207,978 | $228,775 | $249,573 |
| Associates | III | $152,196 | $171,220 | $190,245 | $209,269 | $228,294 |
| Assistants | II | $144,948 | $163,067 | $181,186 | $199,304 | $217,423 |
| Instructors | I | $71,151 | $80,045 | $88,939 | $97,833 | $106,727 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $149,028 | $167,656 | $186,284 | $204,913 | $223,541 |
| Associates | III | $124,640 | $140,220 | $155,800 | $171,380 | $186,960 |
| Assistants | II | $117,330 | $131,996 | $146,663 | $161,329 | $175,995 |
| Instructors | I | $60,738 | $68,331 | $75,923 | $83,515 | $91,107 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $136,933 | $154,050 | $171,167 | $188,283 | $205,400 |
| Associates | III | $104,053 | $117,059 | $130,066 | $143,073 | $156,059 |
| Assistants | II | $94,287 | $106,073 | $117,859 | $129,645 | $141,431 |
| Instructors | I | $63,054 | $70,936 | $78,817 | $86,699 | $94,581 |
School of Medicine
| Physician Rank | 2021-2022 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 1 | 54,490.21 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 2 | 56,431.71 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 3 | 58,265.12 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 4 | 60,315.84 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 5 | 62,625.79 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 6 | 64,986.50 |
| Resident Physician - Chief Resident III | 58,265.12 |
| Resident Physician - Chief Resident IV | 60,315.84 |
| Resident Physician - Chief Resident V | 62,625.79 |
| Resident Physician - Chief Resident VI | 64,986.50 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow IV | 60,315.84 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow V | 62,625.79 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow VI | 64,986.50 |
| Instructor Type | Min | Q1 | Median | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | $42,000 | $56,000 | $63,000 | $75,000 | $94,000 |
| Primary Care | $120,000 | $159,000 | $193,000 | $240,000 | $300,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty I | $115,000 | $153,000 | $190,000 | $242,000 | $303,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty II | $180,000 | $239,000 | $318,000 | $477,000 | $597,000 |
| Surgical Specialty I | $60,000 | $79,000 | $173,000 | $277,000 | $347,000 |
| Surgical Specialty II | $195,000 | $260,000 | $331,000 | $402,000 | $503,000 |
| Surgical Specialty III | $169,000 | $225,000 | $308,000 | $468,000 | $505,000 |
Note: Salaries listed above shall be inclusive of base salary plus any administrative stipends (if applicable).
| Instructor Type | Min | Q1 | Median | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | $67,000 | $89,000 | $104,000 | $125,000 | $156,000 |
| Primary Care | $134,000 | $178,000 | $204,000 | $238,000 | $298,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty I | $155,000 | $206,000 | $242,000 | $291,000 | $364,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty II | $252,000 | $336,000 | $378,000 | $445,000 | $557,000 |
| Surgical Specialty I | $207,000 | $275,000 | $321,000 | $445,000 | $485,000 |
| Surgical Specialty II | $263,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 | $388,000 | $630,000 |
| Surgical Specialty III | $300,000 | $400,000 | $509,000 | $689,000 | $862,000 |
Note: Salaries listed above shall be inclusive of base salary plus any administrative stipends (if applicable).
| Instructor Type | Min | Q1 | Median | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | $83,000 | $110,000 | $126,000 | $150,000 | $188,000 |
| Primary Care | $147,000 | $196,000 | $228,000 | $279,000 | $349,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty I | $183,000 | $243,000 | $279,000 | $343,000 | $429,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty II | $273,000 | $364,000 | $430,000 | $477,000 | $597,000 |
| Surgical Specialty I | $257,000 | $342,000 | $413,000 | $497,000 | $622,000 |
| Surgical Specialty II | $348,000 | $463,000 | $563,000 | $710,000 | $888,000 |
| Surgical Specialty III | $355,000 | $473,000 | $632,000 | $797,000 | $997,000 |
Note: Salaries listed above shall be inclusive of base salary plus any administrative stipends (if applicable).
| Instructor Type | Min | Q1 | Median | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | $118,000 | $157,000 | $194,000 | $246,000 | $307,000 |
| Primary Care | $165,000 | $220,000 | $260,000 | $314,000 | $393,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty I | $210,000 | $279,000 | $334,000 | $407,000 | $509,000 |
| Non-Surgical Specialty II | $284,000 | $378,000 | $456,000 | $539,000 | $674,000 |
| Surgical Specialty I | $294,000 | $391,000 | $487,000 | $600,000 | $750,000 |
| Surgical Specialty II | $372,000 | $495,000 | $573,000 | $698,000 | $873,000 |
| Surgical Specialty III | $387,000 | $516,000 | $719,000 | $985,000 | $1,119,000 |
Note: Salaries listed above shall be inclusive of base salary plus any administrative stipends (if applicable).
Primary Care
Family Medicine (with OB), Family Medicine: General, Family Medicine: Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice/Palliative Care, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease/Community Health, Internal Medicine: Ambulatory Only, Internal Medicine: General, Pediatrics: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics: General, Pediatrics: Genetics, Pediatrics: Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics: Infectious Disease
Non-Surgical Specialty I
Allergy/Immunology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Hematology/Oncology: Oncology (Only), Nephrology, Neurology, Neurology: Neuromuscular, OB/GYN: General, OB/GYN: Gynecology (Only), Pathology: Anatomic, Pathology: Anatomic and Clinical, Pathology: Clinical, Pediatrics: Allergy/Immunology, Pediatrics: Cardiology, Pediatrics: Critical Care, Pediatrics: Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics: Endocrinology, Pediatrics: Gastroenterology, Pediatrics: Hematology/Oncology, Pediatrics: Neonatology, Pediatrics: Nephrology, Pediatrics: Pulmonary Medicine, Pediatrics: Rheumatology, Pediatrics: Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry: Child & Adolescent, Psychiatry: General, Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine: Critical Care, Pulmonary Medicine: General and Critical Care, Rheumatology
Non-Surgical Specialty II - Anesthesiology
General, Anesthesiology: Pain Management, Anesthesiology: Pediatric, Cardiology: Electrophysiology, Cardiology: Invasive, Cardiology: Noninvasive, Critical Care, Dermatology: General, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology: Hepatology, OB/GYN: Reproductive Endocrinology, Pediatrics: Radiology, Radiology: Diagnostic, Non-interventional, Radiology: Neurological, Radiology: Nuclear Medicine, Radiology: Radiation Oncology
Surgical Specialty I - OB/GYN
Gynecologic Oncology, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology: Retina, Otolaryngology, Surgery: Colon and Rectal, Surgery: General, Surgery: Oncological, Surgery: Transplant, Urology
Surgical Specialty II - Cardiology
Invasive Interventional, OB/GYN: Maternal & Fetal, Orthopaedic Surgery: Foot and Ankle, Orthopaedic Surgery: Hand, Pediatrics: Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics: Otorhinolaryngology, Radiology: Diagnostic, Interventional, Surgery: Pediatric, Surgery: Plastic, Surgery: Thoracic (Primary), Surgery: Trauma, Surgery: Vascular
Surgical Specialty III - Dermatology
Mohs Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery: General, Orthopaedic Surgery: Hip and Joint, Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery: Trauma, Surgery: Neurological, Surgery: Thoracic/Cardiovascular
Executives
| Title | Minimum | Q1 | Mid | Q3 | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exec VP & Provost | $209,500 | $265,900 | $322,300 | $378,700 | $435,100 |
| VP, Advancement | $143,000 | $181,500 | $220,000 | $258,500 | $297,000 |
| VP, Diversity | $116,900 | $148,400 | $179,800 | $211,300 | $242,700 |
| VP, External Affairs | $143,000 | $181,500 | $220,000 | $258,500 | $297,000 |
| VP, Finance and Business | $163,300 | $207,300 | $251,300 | $295,300 | $339,200 |
| VP, Health Sciences | $444,900 | $564,600 | $684,400 | $804,200 | $923,900 |
| VP, Research & Grad Studies | $178,100 | $226,100 | $274,000 | $322,000 | $369,900 |
| VP, Student Affairs | $147,200 | $186,900 | $226,500 | $266,100 | $305,800 |
| VP, Technology | $166,200 | $210,900 | $255,600 | $300,300 | $345,100 |
| Director of Athletics | $276,800 | $351,300 | $425,900 | $500,400 | $574,900 |
| College | Minimum | Q1 | Mid | Q3 | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | $159,400 | $202,300 | $245,200 | $288,100 | $331,000 |
| Business | $217,500 | $276,000 | $334,600 | $393,100 | $451,700 |
| Cooperative Extension | $133,200 | $169,000 | $204,900 | $240,800 | $276,600 |
| Dental | $217,400 | $276,000 | $334,500 | $393,100 | $451,600 |
| Education | $153,600 | $195,000 | $236,300 | $277,600 | $319,000 |
| Engineering | $188,100 | $238,700 | $289,400 | $340,000 | $390,700 |
| Fine Arts | $140,000 | $177,800 | $215,500 | $253,200 | $290,900 |
| Graduate College | $131,700 | $167,200 | $202,600 | $238,100 | $273,500 |
| Honors College | $102,700 | $130,400 | $158,000 | $185,700 | $213,300 |
| Hotel Administration | $217,500 | $276,000 | $334,600 | $393,100 | $451,700 |
| Health-Related Professions | $134,300 | $170,400 | $206,600 | $242,800 | $278,900 |
| Journalism | $146,600 | $186,100 | $225,600 | $265,100 | $304,600 |
| Law | $204,400 | $259,400 | $314,400 | $369,400 | $424,400 |
| Liberal Arts | $145,000 | $184,000 | $223,000 | $262,000 | $301,000 |
| Libraries | $113,400 | $143,900 | $174,400 | $204,900 | $235,400 |
| Medicine | $346,000 | $439,200 | $532,300 | $625,500 | $718,600 |
| Nursing | $160,400 | $203,600 | $246,800 | $290,000 | $333,200 |
| Public Health | $185,600 | $235,600 | $285,500 | $335,500 | $385,400 |
| Sciences | $176,300 | $223,800 | $271,300 | $318,800 | $366,300 |
| Urban Affairs | $146,600 | $186,100 | $225,600 | $265,100 | $304,600 |
Graduate assistant base stipends
Effective beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary, minimum for all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $950 | $45,600.00 | $11,400.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,425 | $45,600.00 | $17,100.00 |
| 50% (20) | $1,900 | $45,600.00 | $22,800.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $975 | $46,800.00 | $11,700.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,462.50 | $46,800.00 | $17,500.00 |
| 50% (20) | $1,950 | $46,800.00 | $23,400.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (Base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $1000 | $48,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,500 | $48,000.00 | $18,000.00 |
| 50% (20) | $2,000 | $48,000.00 | $24,000.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $800 | $38,400.00 | $9,600.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,200 | $38,400.00 | $14,400.00 |
| 50% (20) | $1,600 | $38,400.00 | $19,200.00 |
Note: Current master’s students will keep their $1,700/month stipend; however, starting July 1, 2019, their base stipend will be $1,600.
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $1,252.08 | $60,100.00 | $15,025.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,878.13 | $60,100.00 | $22,537.50 |
| 50% (20) | $2,504.17 | $60,100.00 | $30,050.00 |
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