Salaries
"Faculty and staff are the University's most important resource. Attracting and retaining the best people must be at the top of our priorities because our ability to achieve all other goals is totally dependent on the quality of our people."Benjamin F. Blair
September 15, 2000
Washburn University Board of Regents - former Chairperson
Annual Pay Increases
Compensation is the primary means of demonstrating the value that the University places on this resource. Below is a chart that demonstrates budgeted salary increases for one random individual in each pay category shown.
Annual Compensation
After the pay increase shown in the chart above, the individual's annual budgeted salary is as shown below. The laborer's salary is high for the bargaining unit employees. The average salary is $18,800 for FY05, or $9.00 per hour. Also, keep in mind that the President's annual pay is his base salary. Unlike the other employee groups, he doesn't have to use his salary to provide for housing and transportation since that is provided to him by the University, in addition to his base compensation.
Annual Pay Increases
Salary increases for most individuals fulfilling the expectations for their position have been in the range of 1.5% to 3.5%. However, there appears to be no limit to the percentage increase for those who exceed expectations. President Farley, with a 50% increase in his pay over six years, demonstrates how merit pay can quickly add to the operating costs for the institution.
