Salary schedules and faculty overload
Salaries for academic and administrative faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno follows an established schema in the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual, 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:
Overload Calendar PDF files in the Knowledge Base
For policy guidance, please refer to the University Administrative Manual.
UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
| 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 | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
UAM 2,695: Additional Compensation, Supplemental Pay, and Overloads
View the overload calendar in the Knowledge Base to download the PDF version or view the previous year's calendar.
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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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