Salary schedules and faculty overload
Salaries for academic and administrative faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno follows an established schema in the , 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.
Faculty salary schedule
| "B" Faculty Contracts | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | IV | $85,000 | $107,900 | $130,700 | $153,600 | $176,500 |
| Associate Professor | III | $61,477 | $78,020 | $94,563 | $111,106 | $127,649 |
| Assistant Professor | II | $55,012 | $69,838 | $84,664 | $99,490 | $114,316 |
| Instructor | I | $47,943 | $60,872 | $73,800 | $86,728 | $99,657 |
| "A" Faculty Contracts | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | IV | $102,000 | $129,400 | $156,900 | $184,300 | $211,800 |
| Associate Professor | III | $73,772 | $93,624 | $113,476 | $133,327 | $153,179 |
| Assistant Professor | II | $66,015 | $83,806 | $101,597 | $119,388 | $137,179 |
| Instructor | I | $57,532 | $73,046 | $88,560 | $104,074 | $119,588 |
| Month | Holidays Excluded from Contractual Days | Contractual Days |
| August | Faculty Report Date - Monday, August 21, 2023 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| September | Labor Day - Monday, September 4, 2023 | 20 |
| October | Nevada Day - Friday, October 27, 2023 | 21 |
| November | Veteran's Day - Friday, November 10, 2023 Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23, 2023 Family Day - Friday, November 24, 2023 | 19 |
| December | Faculty Release Date - Friday, December 22, 2023 | 16 |
| Total | Total Contractual Days: | 85 |
| Month | Holidays excluded from contractual days | Contractual days |
| January | Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 15, 2024 Faculty Report Date - Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| February | President's Day - Monday, February 19, 2024 | 20 |
| March | Spring Break - Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29, 2024 | 16 |
| April | No holiday days this month | 22 |
| May | Faculty Release Date - Monday, May 20, 2024 Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, 2024 | 14 |
| Total | Total Spring Contractual Days: | 84 |
This information is available in PDF format in the following Knowledge Base article:
For policy guidance, please refer to the University Administrative Manual.
UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
| Total | N/A | N/A | 79 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | NC and *EDA dates | List of NC days eligible for overload and *EDA | Total days |
| Jul. 2023 | *3-31 | *(3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 | 20 |
| Aug. 2023 | *1-18 | *(1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) | 14 |
| Sep. 2023 | None | None | 0 |
| Oct. 2023 | None | None | 0 |
| Nov. 2023 | None | None | 0 |
| Dec. 2023 | 26-29 | 26, 27, 28, 29 | 4 |
| Jan. 2024 | 2-12 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | 9 |
| Feb. 2024 | None | None | 0 |
| Mar. 2024 | 25-29 | 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 | 5 |
| Apr. 2024 | None | None | 0 |
| May 2024 | *21-31 | *(21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31) | 8 |
| Jun. 2024 | *3-28 | *(3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 | 19 |
UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
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| Compensation Grade | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | $123,474 | $164,632 | $205,791 | $246,949 | $288,107 |
| D | $75,564 | $100,752 | $125,940 | $151,129 | $176,317 |
| C | $53,805 | $71,740 | $89,675 | $107,610 | $125,545 |
| B | $39,123 | $52,164 | $65,205 | $78,247 | $91,288 |
| A | $31,782 | $42,376 | $52,970 | $63,564 | $74,158 |
Base Salary for Academic Faculty
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | IV | $118,313 | $133,102 | $147,891 | $162,680 | $177,469 |
| Associates | III | $88,760 | $99,855 | $110,950 | $122,045 | $133,140 |
| 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 | $141,975 | $159,722 | $177,469 | $195,216 | $212,963 |
| Associates | III | $106,512 | $119,826 | $133,140 | $146,454 | $159,768 |
| 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 | $159,941 | $179,933 | $199,926 | $219,919 | $239,911 |
| Associates | III | $125,284 | $140,945 | $156,605 | $172,265 | $187,926 |
| Assistants | II | $119,019 | $133,897 | $148,774 | $163,652 | $178,529 |
| Instructors | I | $58,344 | $65,637 | $72,930 | $80,223 | $87,516 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
| Professors | IV | $150,137 | $168,904 | $187,671 | $206,438 | $225,205 |
| Associates | III | $125,040 | $140,670 | $156,300 | $171,930 | $187,560 |
| Assistants | II | $121,200 | $136,350 | $151,500 | $166,650 | $181,800 |
| Instructors | I | $49,805 | $56,031 | $62,257 | $68,482 | $74,708 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
| Professors | IV | $127,232 | $143,136 | $159,040 | $174,944 | $190,848 |
| Associates | III | $105,445 | $118,625 | $131,806 | $144,987 | $158,167 |
| Assistants | II | $96,887 | $108,997 | $121,108 | $133,219 | $145,329 |
| Instructors | I | $51,704 | $58,167 | $64,630 | $71,093 | $77,556 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
| Professors | IV | $191,929 | $215,920 | $239,911 | $263,902 | $287,894 |
| Associates | III | $152,196 | $171,221 | $190,245 | $209,270 | $228,294 |
| Assistants | II | $144,948 | $163,067 | $181,186 | $199,305 | $217,424 |
| Instructors | I | $71,151 | $80,045 | $88,939 | $97,833 | $106,727 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
| Professors | IV | $180,164 | $202,685 | $225,205 | $247,726 | $270,246 |
| Associates | III | $150,048 | $168,804 | $187,560 | $206,316 | $225,072 |
| Assistants | II | $145,440 | $163,620 | $181,800 | $199,980 | $218,160 |
| Instructors | I | $60,738 | $68,331 | $75,923 | $83,515 | $91,107 |
| Type | Rank | Min | Q1 | Mid (Q2) | Q3 | Max |
| Professors | IV | $152,678 | $171,763 | $190,848 | $209,933 | $229,018 |
| Associates | III | $126,533 | $142,350 | $158,167 | $173,984 | $189,801 |
| Assistants | II | $116,264 | $130,797 | $145,330 | $159,862 | $174,395 |
| Instructors | I | $63,054 | $70,936 | $78,817 | $86,699 | $94,581 |
School of Medicine
| Physician Rank | 2024-2025 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 1 | $60,070.01 |
|---|---|
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 2 | $61,823.88 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 3 | $63,832.47 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 4 | $66,493.26 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 5 | $68,609.00 |
| Resident Physician - Medical Resident Year 6 | $71,195.00 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow IV | $66,493.26 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow V | $68,609.00 |
| Resident Physician - Clinical Fellow VI | $71,195.00 |
| Instructor Type | Min | Q1 | Median | Q3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | $44,719 | $58,560 | $72,402 | $86,244 | $100,085 |
| 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 | $585,000 |
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 | $71,292 | $94,968 | $118,643 | $142,318 | $165,994 |
| 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 | $388,000 | $485,000 |
| Surgical Specialty II | $263,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 | $504,000 | $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 | $88,819 | $116,910 | $145,000 | $173,090 | $201,181 |
| 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 | $126,879 | $177,818 | $228,758 | $279,698 | $330,637 |
| 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 | $895,000 | $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
School of Medicine executive salary schedule
| Title | Minimum | Q1 | Mid | Q3 | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean/Vice President | $404,203 | $538,937 | $650,000 | $750,000 | $937,500 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Academic Affairs (MD) | $240,938 | $321,250 | $362,285 | $421,753 | $527,191 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Business Affairs | $198,750 | $265,000 | $303,850 | $375,000 | $468,750 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Clinical Affairs (MD) | $351,956 | $469,274 | $595,706 | $793,623 | $992,029 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Research Affairs (MD) | $248,581 | $331,441 | $469,950 | $510,640 | $638,300 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Research Affairs (Ph.D.) | $205,875 | $274,500 | $312,000 | $371,207 | $464,009 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs (MD) | $235,992 | $314,656 | $369,261 | $402,487 | $503,109 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs (Ph.D.) | $164,424 | $219,232 | $240,647 | $294,986 | $368,733 |
| Senior Associate/Vice Dean, Legal Affairs | $94,784 | $126,379 | $206,148 | $334,248 | $417,810 |
Note: For employees subject to the employer-paid retirement plan, the amounts shown will be reduced as provided by law.
Executive salary schedule
| Grade | Titles | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University President | $378,198 | $510,644 | $643,089 |
| Title | Minimum | Q1 | Mid | Q3 | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exec Vice President & Provost | $265,495 | $336,969 | $408,444 | $479,919 | $551,393 |
| Vice President, Advancement | $214,494 | $272,242 | $329,990 | $387,738 | $445,487 |
| Vice President, Diversity | $147,607 | $187,318 | $227,029 | $266,740 | $306,451 |
| Vice President, External Affairs | $170,014 | $215,787 | $261,560 | $307,333 | $353,106 |
| Vice President, Finance & Business | $201,485 | $255,742 | $310,000 | $364,258 | $418,515 |
| Vice President, Health Sciences | $511,118 | $648,692 | $786,265 | $923,838 | $1,061,412 |
| Vice President, Research & Grad Studies | $219,778 | $278,949 | $338,120 | $397,291 | $456,462 |
| Vice President, Student Affairs | $161,660 | $205,205 | $248,750 | $292,295 | $335,840 |
| Vice President, Technology | $171,730 | $217,944 | $264,157 | $310,370 | $356,584 |
| Director Athletics | $276,832 | $351,366 | $425,900 | $500,434 | $574,968 |
NOTE: For employees subject to the employer-paid retirement plan, the amounts shown will be reduced as provided by law.
| College | Minimum | Q1 | Mid | Q3 | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | $195,024 | $247,512 | $300,000 | $352,488 | $404,976 |
| Business | $247,794 | $314,499 | $381,204 | $447,909 | $514,614 |
| Cooperative Extension | $146,874 | $186,405 | $225,935 | $265,465 | $304,996 |
| Dental | $260,783 | $331,016 | $401,250 | $471,484 | $541,717 |
| Education | $159,731 | $202,731 | $245,732 | $288,733 | $331,733 |
| Engineering | $214,489 | $272,244 | $330,000 | $387,756 | $445,511 |
| Fine Arts | $142,957 | $181,478 | $220,000 | $258,522 | $297,043 |
| Graduate College | $146,869 | $186,402 | $225,935 | $265,468 | $305,001 |
| Honors College | $122,411 | $155,367 | $188,324 | $221,281 | $254,237 |
| Hotel Administration | $260,824 | $331,037 | $401,250 | $471,463 | $541,676 |
| Health Related Professions | $172,027 | $218,332 | $264,637 | $310,942 | $357,247 |
| Journalism | $168,953 | $214,476 | $259,999 | $305,522 | $351,045 |
| Law$228,731 | $290,278 | $351,825 | $413,372 | $474,919 | |
| Liberal Arts | $175,561 | $222,780 | $270,000 | $317,220 | $364,439 |
| Libraries | $165,607 | $210,148 | $254,690 | $299,232 | $343,773 |
| Medicine | $360,747 | $457,868 | $554,988 | $652,108 | $749,229 |
| Nursing | $209,351 | $265,734 | $322,118 | $378,502 | $434,885 |
| Public Health | $223,890 | $284,145 | $344,400 | $404,655 | $464,910 |
| Sciences | $186,835 | $237,174 | $287,512 | $337,850 | $388,189 |
| Urban Affairs | $175,452 | $222,726 | $270,000 | $317,274 | $364,548 |
NOTE: For employees subject to the employer-paid retirement plan, the amounts shown will be reduced as provided by law.
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) | $1,050 | $50,400.00 | $12,600.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,575 | $50,400.00 | $18,900.00 |
| 50% (20) | $2,100 | $50,400.00 | $25,200.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $1,075 | $51,600.00 | $12,900.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,612.50 | $51,600.00 | $19,350.00 |
| 50% (20) | $2,150 | $51,600.00 | $25,800.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (Base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $1,100 | $52,800.00 | $13,200.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,650 | $52,800.00 | $19,800.00 |
| 50% (20) | $2,200 | $52,800.00 | $26,400.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $850 | $40,800.00 | $10,200.00 |
| 37.5% (15) | $1,275 | $40,800.00 | $15,300.00 |
| 50% (20) | $1,700 | $40,800.00 | $20,400.00 |
| FTE (hours) | Monthly pay | Amount (base salary, all disciplines) | Prorated salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (10) | $1,475.32 | $70,815.12 | $17,703.78 |
| 37.5% (15) | $2,212.97 | $70,815.12 | $26,555.67 |
| 50% (20) | $2,950.63 | $70,815.12 | $35,407.56 |
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