Salary Guidelines for Recruitment

Salary determination requires careful planning as making strategic salary offers is important to the long-term success of both the department and the new employee.

Salary determination is a collaborative effort, requiring information from a variety of sources. Consistently using appropriate human resource practices are instrumental to UC Davis’ ability to attract, motivate, and retain qualified employees, and to ensure compliance with appropriate rules, regulations and laws.

Taking the time to fully prepare for the salary offer in advance will help to facilitate an informed discussion when the recruitment effort is underway.   

Please feel free to contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for support:


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.