Managing Pay

Pay decisions at K-State are based on objective, job-related factors. Key factors that influence pay placement include:

  • Job duties and responsibilities
  • Required qualifications (education, skills, certifications)
  • Relevant experience
  • Performance and sustained contributions
  • Internal equity — how the pay compares to others doing similar work
  • Market data for the role

Several resources are available to help employees understand how pay decisions are made and to support managers in making pay-related decisions.

Pay placement within the range
View factors that influence pay ranges and quartiles.
Explore ranges 
New hire pay
Starting pay is called the "hiring rate." Hiring rates follow a structured process at K-State.
Starting pay 
Pay changes for current employees
Learn more about when pay changes are appropriate and how they're determined.
About changes 
Compensation resources for managers
Explore tips and tools for guiding employees through compensation processes.
Resources