Below are the Iowa Board of Regents Pay Plans, effective July 1, 2026.
There are 2088 hours in calendar year 2026 and 2027.
Iowa Board of Regents Merit Pay Plan
Iowa Board of Regents Merit Pay Plan
Iowa Board of Regents Merit Pay Plan
| Pay Grade | Hourly Minimum | Monthly Minimum | Annual Minimum | Hourly Maximum | Monthly Maximum | Annual Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 11.35 | $ 20.87 | ||||
| 2 | $ 12.45 | $ 21.78 | ||||
| 3 | $ 15.33 | $2,667.42 | $32,009.04 | $ 22.80 | $ 3,967.20 | $ 47, 606.40 |
| 4 | $ 16.01 | $2,785.74 | $33,428.88 | $ 23.83 | $ 4,146.42 | $ 49,757.04 |
| 5 | $ 16.75 | $2,914.50 | $34,974.00 | $ 24.90 | $ 4,332.60 | $ 51,991.20 |
| 6 | $ 17.51 | $3,046.74 | $36,560.88 | $ 26.02 | $ 4,527.48 | $ 54,329.76 |
| 7 | $ 18.27 | $3,178.98 | $38,147.76 | $ 27.19 | $ 4,731.06 | $ 56,772.72 |
| 8 | $ 19.09 | $3,321.66 | $39,859.92 | $ 28.42 | $ 4,945.08 | $ 59,340.96 |
| 9 | $ 19.98 | $3,476.52 | $41,718.24 | $ 29.68 | $ 5,164.32 | $ 61,971.84 |
| 10 | $ 20.86 | $3,629.64 | $43,555.68 | $ 31.02 | $ 5,397.48 | $ 64,769.76 |
| 11 | $ 21.77 | $3,787.98 | $45,455.76 | $ 32.43 | $ 5,542.82 | $ 67,713.84 |
| 12 | $ 22.80 | $3,967.20 | $47,606.40 | $ 33.88 | $ 5,895.12 | $ 70,741.44 |
| 13 | $ 23.79 | $4,139.46 | $49,673.52 | $ 35.40 | $ 6,159.60 | $ 73,915.20 |
| 14 | $ 24.90 | $4,332.60 | $51,991.20 | $ 36.99 | $ 6,436.26 | $ 77,235.12 |
| 15 | $ 26.00 | $4,524.00 | $54,288.00 | $ 38.65 | $ 6,725.10 | $ 80,701.20 |
| 16 | $ 27.17 | $4,727.58 | $56,730.96 | $ 40.38 | $ 7,026.12 | $ 84,313.44 |
| 17 | $ 28.41 | $4,943.34 | $59,320.08 | $ 42.23 | $ 7,348.02 | $ 88,176.24 |
| 18 | $ 29.67 | $5,162.58 | $61,950.96 | $ 44.08 | $ 7,669.92 | $ 92,039.04 |
| 19 | $ 30.99 | $5,392.26 | $64,707.12 | $ 46.06 | $ 8,014.44 | $ 96,173.28 |
| 22 | $ 41.73 | $7,261.02 | $87,132.24 | $ 53.64 | $ 9,333.36 | $112,000.32 |
| 23 | $ 43.26 | $7,527.24 | $90,326.88 | $ 61.85 | $10,761.90 | $129,142.80 |
Iowa Board of Regents Merit Lead Status Pay Plan
Iowa Board of Regents Merit Lead Status Pay Plan
| Pay Grade | Hourly Minimum | Monthly Minimum | Annual Minimum | Hourly Maximum | Monthly Maximum | Annual Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $ 16.10 | $2,801.40 | $33,616.80 | $ 23.94 | $4,165.56 | $49,986.72 |
| 4 | $ 16.81 | $2,924.94 | $35,099.28 | $ 25.02 | $4,353.48 | $52,241.76 |
| 5 | $ 17.59 | $3,060.66 | $36,727.92 | $ 26.15 | $4,550.10 | $54,601.20 |
| 6 | $ 18.39 | $3,199.86 | $38,398.32 | $ 27.32 | $4,753.68 | $57,044.16 |
| 7 | $ 19.18 | $3,337.32 | $40,047.84 | $ 28.55 | $4,967.70 | $59,612.40 |
| 8 | $ 20.04 | $3,486.96 | $41,843.52 | $ 29.84 | $5,192.16 | $62,305.92 |
| 9 | $ 20.98 | $3,650.52 | $43,806.24 | $ 29.84 | $5,192.16 | $62,305.92 |
| 10 | $ 21.90 | $3,810.60 | $45,727.20 | $ 32.57 | $5,667.18 | $68,006.16 |
| 11 | $ 22.86 | $3,977.64 | $47,731.68 | $ 34.05 | $5,924.70 | $71,096.40 |
| 12 | $ 23.94 | $4,165.56 | $49,986.72 | $ 35.57 | $6,189.18 | $74,270.16 |
| 13 | $ 24.98 | $4,346.52 | $52,158.24 | $ 37.17 | $6,467.58 | $77,610.96 |
| 14 | $ 26.15 | $4,550.10 | $54,601.20 | $ 38.84 | $6,758.16 | $81,097.92 |
| 15 | $ 27.30 | $4,750.20 | $57,002.40 | $ 40.58 | $7,060.92 | $84,731.04 |
| 16 | $ 28.53 | $4,964.22 | $59,570.64 | $ 42.40 | $7,377.60 | $88,531.20 |
| 17 | $ 29.83 | $5,190.42 | $62,285.04 | $ 44.34 | $7,715.16 | $92,581.92 |
Merit Trainee Pay Plan by Classification
GF90 Area Mechanic Trainee
GF90 Area Mechanic Trainee
GF90 Area Mechanic Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 10 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $19.96 | $3,473.04 | $41,676.48 |
| TR2 | $20.40 | $3,549.60 | $42,595.20 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $20.86 | $3,629.64 | $43,555.68 |
| TR4 | $21.33 | $3,711.42 | $44,537.04 |
| TR5 | $21.80 | $3,793.20 | $45,518.40 |
| TR6 | $22.29 | $3,878.46 | $46,541.52 |
| TR7 | $22.78 | $3,963.72 | $47,564.64 |
| TR8 | $23.29 | $4,052.46 | $48,629.52 |
| Journey Level | $23.81 | $4,142.94 | $49,715.28 |
GF30 Biomed Equipment Technician Trainee
GF30 Biomed Equipment Technician Trainee
GF30 Biomed Equipment Technician Trainee: Regent Technical Grade 13 (Start Step 2)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $23.79 | $4,139.46 | $49,673.52 |
| TR2 | $24.31 | $4,229.94 | $50,759.28 |
| Journey Level | $24.86 | $4,325.64 | $51,907.68 |
GF05 Carpenter Trainee
GF05 Carpenter Trainee
GF05 Carpenter Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 9 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $19.96 | $3,473.04 | $41,676.48 |
| TR2 | $20.40 | $3,549.60 | $42,595.20 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $20.86 | $3,629.64 | $43,555.68 |
| TR4 | $21.33 | $3,711.42 | $44,537.04 |
| TR5 | $21.80 | $3,793.20 | $45,518.40 |
| TR6 | $22.29 | $3,878.46 | $46,541.52 |
| TR7 | $22.78 | $3,963.72 | $47,564.64 |
| TR8 | $23.29 | $4,052.46 | $48,629.52 |
| Journey Level | $23.81 | $4,142.94 | $49,715.28 |
GF09 Dental Assistant Trainee
GF09 Dental Assistant Trainee
GF09 Dental Assistant Trainee: Regent Technical Grade 8 (Start Step 5)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $21.79 | $3,791.46 | $45,497.52 |
| TR2 | $22.27 | $3,874.98 | $46,499.76 |
| Journey Level | $22.77 | $3,961.98 | $47,543.76 |
GF10 Electrician I Trainee
GF10 Electrician I Trainee
GF10 Electrician I Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 12 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $21.82 | $3,796.68 | $45,560.16 |
| TR2 | $22.30 | $3,880.20 | $46,562.40 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $22.80 | $3,967.20 | $47,606.40 |
| TR4 | $23.31 | $4,055.94 | $48,671.28 |
| TR5 | $23.83 | $4,146.42 | $49,757.04 |
| TR6 | $24.37 | $4,240.38 | $50,884.56 |
| TR7 | $24.90 | $4,332.60 | $51,991.20 |
| TR8 | $25.46 | $4,430.04 | $53,160.48 |
| Journey Level | $26.02 | $4,527.48 | $54,329.76 |
GF15 Environmental Systems Mechanic I Trainee
GF15 Environmental Systems Mechanic I Trainee
GF15 Environmental Systems Mechanic I Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 12 (Advanced Start Step 6)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $23.83 | $4,146.42 | $49,757.04 |
| TR2 | $24.35 | $4,236.90 | $50,842.80 |
| TR3 | $24.90 | $4,332.60 | $51,991.20 |
| TR4 | $25.45 | $4,428.30 | $53,139.60 |
| TR5 | $26.02 | $4,527.48 | $54,329.76 |
| TR6 | $26.59 | $4,626.66 | $55,519.92 |
| TR7 | $27.19 | $4,731.06 | $56,772.72 |
| TR8 | $27.78 | $4,833.72 | $58,004.64 |
| Journey Level | $28.41 | $4,943.34 | $59,320.08 |
GF56 Facilities Mechanic III Trainee
GF56 Facilities Mechanic III Trainee
GF56 Facilities Mechanic III Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 10 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $19.96 | $3,473.04 | $41,676.48 |
| TR2 | $20.40 | $3,549.60 | $42,595.20 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $20.86 | $3,629.64 | $43,555.68 |
| TR4 | $21.33 | $3,711.42 | $44,537.04 |
| TR5 | $21.80 | $3,793.20 | $45,518.40 |
| TR6 | $22.29 | $3,878.46 | $46,541.52 |
| TR7 | $22.78 | $3,963.72 | $47,564.64 |
| TR8 | $23.29 | $4,052.46 | $48,629.52 |
| Journey Level | $23.81 | $4,142.94 | $49,715.28 |
GF27 Hospital Security Officer Trainee
GF27 Hospital Security Officer Trainee
GF27 Hospital Security Officer Trainee: Regent Technical Grade 8 (Start Step 1)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $18.27 | $3,178.98 | $38,147.76 |
| TR2 | $18.67 | $3,248.58 | $38,982.96 |
| Journey Level | $19.09 | $3,321.66 | $39,859.92 |
GF48 Locksmith Trainee
GF48 Locksmith Trainee
GF48 Locksmith Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 10 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $19.96 | $3,473.04 | $41,676.48 |
| TR2 | $20.40 | $3,549.60 | $42,595.20 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $20.86 | $3,629.64 | $43,555.68 |
| TR4 | $21.33 | $3,711.42 | $44,537.04 |
| TR5 | $21.80 | $3,793.20 | $45,518.40 |
| TR6 | $22.29 | $3,878.46 | $46,541.52 |
| TR7 | $22.78 | $3,963.72 | $47,564.64 |
| TR8 | $23.29 | $4,052.46 | $48,629.52 |
| Journey Level | $23.81 | $4,142.94 | $49,715.28 |
GF70 Pipefitter Trainee
GF70 Pipefitter Trainee
GF70 Pipefitter Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 13 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $22.77 | $3,961.98 | $47,543.76 |
| TR2 | $23.27 | $4,048.98 | $48,587.76 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $23.79 | $4,139.46 | $49,673.52 |
| TR4 | $24.33 | $4,233.42 | $50,801.04 |
| TR5 | $24.86 | $4,325.64 | $51,907.68 |
| TR6 | $25.42 | $4,423.08 | $53,076.96 |
| TR7 | $25.98 | $4,520.52 | $54,246.24 |
| TR8 | $26.56 | $4,621.44 | $55,457.28 |
| Journey Level | $27.15 | $4,724.10 | $56,689.20 |
GF77 Plumber Trainee
GF77 Plumber Trainee
GF77 Plumber Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 11 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $20.83 | $3,624.42 | $43,493.04 |
| TR2 | $21.29 | $3,704.46 | $44,453.52 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $21.77 | $3,787.98 | $45,455.76 |
| TR4 | $22.26 | $3,873.24 | $46,478.88 |
| TR5 | $22.75 | $3,958.50 | $47,502.00 |
| TR6 | $23.26 | $4,047.24 | $48,566.88 |
| TR7 | $23.77 | $4,135.98 | $49,631.76 |
| TR8 | $24.30 | $4,228.20 | $50,738.40 |
| Journey Level | $24.84 | $4,322.16 | $51,865.92 |
GF98 Steamfitter Trainee
GF98 Steamfitter Trainee
GF98 Steamfitter Trainee: Regent Blue Collar Grade 15 (Advanced Start Step 4)
| STEPS | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR1 | $24.88 | $4,329.12 | $51,949.44 |
| TR2 | $25.43 | $4,424.82 | $53,097.84 |
| Grade Minimum TR3 | $26.00 | $4,524.00 | $54,288.00 |
| TR4 | $26.59 | $4,626.66 | $55,519.92 |
| TR5 | $27.17 | $4,727.58 | $56,730.96 |
| TR6 | $27.78 | $4,833.72 | $58,004.64 |
| TR7 | $28.39 | $4,939.86 | $59,278.32 |
| TR8 | $29.03 | $5,051.22 | $60,614.64 |
| Journey Level | $29.67 | $5,162.58 | $61,950.96 |