The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Human Resources

What are Pay Structures and Pay Ranges?

Pay structures are designed to provide pay levels that are externally competitive, internally equitable and cost effective. Pay structures group jobs of equal value or worth into pay grades.


Pay ranges reflecting market value are then assigned to these pay grades.

  • Each pay range has a minimum, midpoint (market rate) and maximum – aligned with best pay practices.
  • As institutional finances allow, pay grades will be adjusted to reflect current market rates and jobs may be assigned to a new range.
  • Jobs may move up, down or remain in the same grade.


For more information, please visit the Pay Structures section of the Compensation Website.



By Francesca Collins | Modified on: Wed, 3 Nov, 2021 at 10:22 AM
The information in this article has been verified as up-to-date on the date of publication. All information is for general purposes only and not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. For specific questions or support, contact us at humanresources@uab.edu.

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