Supplemental Compensation

Appointed Professionals

To ensure compliance with federal and sponsor guidelines, certain services rendered related to a grant or contract, and specific instructional activities, must be identified as supplemental compensation and are subject to established limits. Duties or services assumed to be an employee’s obligation to the university are generally not allowable for additional compensation. Exceptions to the criteria below must be approved by the president or president's designee.

Foreign Nationals: Immigration status may affect supplemental compensation eligibility. Direct visa-related questions and requests to the International Faculty and Scholars Office at uaifs@arizona.edu or 520-626-6289.

Academic Appointment Criteria

May not exceed one-third (3/9) of the academic year salary
May only occur outside the appointment period
Employees hired under the Conditions of Administrative Service may not receive supplemental compensation in any amount from the university without the prior approval of the president or president's designee
Hourly pay rate formula
- During semesters: academic salary / 1600 hours
- Summer/Winter: academic salary * 0.000731

Fiscal Appointment Criteria

May not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the fiscal year salary
Appointed Personnel may not earn supplemental compensation on grant or contract funds with the exception of budgeted interdepartmental consulting
Employees hired under the Conditions of Administrative Service may not receive supplemental compensation in any amount from the university without the prior approval of the president or president's designee
Hourly pay rate formula based on working hours in the current fiscal year:
- For current annualized fiscal hours and related calculations, review the current year's Calculation Survival Guide on the Calendars webpage
- For more information about changes to working hours each fiscal year, visit the Fiscal Year Working Days/Hours Changes webpage

Supplemental Compensation on Sponsored Awards: Review Supplemental Compensation Policies and Procedures. Supplemental compensation for senior/key personnel/faculty during the academic or fiscal contract employment period is not generally allowed on grants and contracts, as described in Uniform Guidance 200.430 - Compensation for Personal Service (Intra-Institution of Higher Education (IHE) consulting). For more information, review the supplemental compensation section on the Personal Services page and the Human Resources Supplemental Compensation page.

For additional information, please refer to the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel policy.