Fringe rates
The fringe rates listed below are for state and self-supporting budgets as well as grants.
Included in the rates are:
- Medicare
- Worker’s compensation
- Unemployment
- Retirement
- Health insurance
- REGIA
| Category | FY26 fringe | FY25 fringe | FY24 fringe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty base pay | 32.50% | 31.60% | 33.80% |
| Faculty cell phone allowance | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.40% |
| Faculty other compensation and overloads | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.40% |
| Letter of appointment base pay | 9.60% | 9.80% | 12.50% |
| Postdoctoral base pay | 32.50% | 31.60% | 33.80% |
| Resident base pay | 32.50% | 31.60% | 33.80% |
| Graduate assistant base pay | 12.90% | 15.10% | 17.60% |
| Hourly base pay | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.40% |
| Classified base pay | 41.40% | 41.60% | 43.00% |
| Classified overtime and other compensation | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.40% |
If you have questions regarding which rate applies to you, please contact the Planning, Budget, & Analysis Office at pbamailbox@unr.edu.
The University of Nevada, Reno follows the guidelines set forth by DHHS when calculating fringe rates. Please find the most recent negotiated fringe benefit rate agreement under “Rate Agreements” on the Federal Demonstration Partnership website.