Benchmark jobs were used in collecting salary market data for building the university compensation plan. By definition, benchmark jobs are those with a clear and consistent definition in the relevant labor market, for which reliable market data could be collected. University job classifications were identified as benchmark jobs to represent each of the job functions and pay levels. Following is a listing of benchmark jobs by pay level and job function within each pay level.

• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 4
• Level 5
• Level 6
• Level 7
• Level 8