Salaries for LOAs and postdoctoral scholars
Letter of Appointment (LOA) and Postdoctoral Scholar salaries
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| Job type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Salaried Administrative LOA | $44,756.40 annually | Maximum of Q2 of B-Range of the Administrative Salary Schedule: $74,595 annually |
| Salaried Academic Instruction LOA | $1,130 per credit* | Q2 of Rank I of the 9-Month Academic Salary Schedule: $5,276.69 per credit |
| Salaried Academic Research LOA | $65,816.40 annually | Maximum of Q2 of Rank I of 12-month Academic Salary Schedule: $101,313 annually |
| Hourly Administrative LOA | $21.52 per hour | Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule: $35.86 per hour |
| Hourly Academic Instruction LOA | $25.11 per hour, based on a per-credit minimum of $1,130* | Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule: $40.59 per hour |
| Hourly Academic Research LOA | $31.64 per hour | Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule: $48.71 per hour |
*Salary target as funding permits.
Last updated: July 1, 2025.
| Date hired | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Academic research postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$61,008 annually* | Q1 of academic A rank II: $95,874 |
| Academic instruction postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$57,029* | Q1 of academic A rank II: $95,874 |
*As of July 1, 2025, all continuing and new hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $61,008 for research, and $57,029 for instruction.
Last updated: July 1, 2025.
Hourly Letter of Appointment
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Hourly LOA | $21.52 per hour | $35.86 per hour (Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule) |
| Academic Instruction Hourly LOA | $25.11 per hour, based on a per-credit minimum of $1,130* | $40.59 per hour (Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule) |
| Academic Research Hourly LOA | $31.64 per hour | $48.71 per hour (Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule) |
*Salary target as funding permits
Minimum: Minimum of range B of the administrative salary schedule divided by 2080 (the number of contract hours in an administrative year).
Maximum: Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule divided by 2080 (the number of contract hours in an administrative year).
Minimum: Three credits = three hours per week x 15 weeks in the semester, totaling 45 hours per semester. Divide the minimum paid per credit by 45 to get the hourly rate. For 15-16, the minimum academic hourly is $1,130.00 divided by 45 hours, totaling $25.11 per hour.
Maximum: A prorated percentage of the salary of Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule.
Minimum: Minimum of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule divided by 2,080 (contract hours in an administrative year).
Maximum: Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule divided by 2,080 (contract hours in an administrative year).
Salaried Letter of Appointment (LOA) salary schedule
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative LOA | $44,756.40 annually | $74,595 annually (Maximum of Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule) |
| Academic Instruction LOA | $1,130 per credit | $5,276.69 per credit (Q2 of rank I of the nine-month academic salary schedule) |
| Academic Research LOA | $65,816.40 annually | $101,313 manually (Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of 12-month academic salary schedule) |
Minimum: Minimum of range B of the administrative salary schedule
Maximum: Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule
Minimum: $1,130.00 per credit; higher salary levels can be paid to LOA faculty if approved by the appointing authority
Maximum: A prorated percentage of the salary of Q2 of Rank 1 of the 9-month Academic Salary Schedule
Minimum: Minimum of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule
Maximum: Q2 of Rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule
School of Medicine Letter of Appointment (LOA) salary schedule
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
| School of Medicine | Minimum of appropriate rank or range | Q2 for appropriate rank or range |
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Postdoctoral Scholar salary schedule
| Job type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$61,008 annually* | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $95,874 |
*As of July 1, 2025, all continuing and new hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $61,008 for research, and $57,029 for instruction.
Updated July 1, 2025.
| Job type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Academic instruction postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$57,029 annually* | Q1 of academic A rank II: $95,874 |
*As of July 1, 2025, all continuing and new hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $61,008 for research and $57,029 for instruction.
Updated July 1, 2025.