A classification level is assigned to every staff job at Stanford. The Staff Classification Structure reflects these levels and their associated competitive market ranges.
Classification Structure Summary
- In total, there are 16 classification levels, ranging from A to P
- Each level has a range of pay from minimum to maximum, reflecting the market pay for jobs assigned to each classification level
- The ranges are designed to keep our salaries competitive with similar jobs in our local job market
- The University Human Resources Staff Compensation Team participates in several annual surveys to stay current with external salaries for comparable Stanford jobs. The surveys include data from local organizations and higher education institutions, which is used to establish the Classification Structure.
Your Classification Level
When you are hired, your offer letter usually indicates the classification level assigned to your job, as well as your base pay rate.
The classification levels of all jobs are on the job descriptions in the online Job Description Library and can be found on all Stanford job postings.
View the Staff Classification Structure
Note
To learn more about the specific classifications and pay ranges for bargaining unit jobs, view the contractual agreements with labor unions.
