SUPPORT STAFF PAY, REWARDS & RECOGNITION

Pay Policies & Practices

Human Resources administers the pay programs for University support staff. This page contains information on support staff pay ranges, annual pay increases, and other options for initiating bonus payments.

Annual Raise Process

Annual pay increases are governed by Union Contracts and the  MSU/Coalition Health Care Agreement .

Base Pay Raise Process

Determination of Raise Percentage for Raise Cycle 2024-2025
Special Increase Form for Support Staff Employees – PDF

Pay Ranges

Access the Pay Ranges page here

Bonus Pay Options and Programs

Units may establish formal recognition programs to honor extraordinary achievements by individuals or teams in all support staff employee groups. Unit recognition programs are to have defined criteria for the type of achievement (i.e. quality or productivity improvements or exceptional financial results), award type and amount, eligibility requirements and recipient selection process. The MAU head should approve them. As this type of recognition program should reward superior performance and/or exceptional achievement, the frequency and number of awards given per year should be limited. Cash recognition awards should not exceed 5% of the employee's salary. All cash awards, including gift certificates or other cash equivalents are subject to income tax . To implement a cash payment of a unit recognition award, the unit administrator should submit a summary of the approved recognition program, an explanation of the employee's achievements, and a submission of the EBS Additional Pay form to MSU HR. See the Unit Recognition Program Policy and Procedure for specific information.

Equity Increase
Longevity Program
Signing Bonus
Special Increases
Temporary Pay Adjustment
Unit Awards

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Compensatory Time Policy
Overtime Policy
Union Contracts

Recognition Programs

Awards

Discounts & Services

Formal Rewards Taxation Issues

Informal Rewards