Pay Scales
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The University recognises the efforts and commitment of its staff by seeking to offer a rewarding package of pay and benefits, which currently includes annual increments (progression to the next salary point within the grade), annual pay awards (inflationary uplifts in pay), a generous annual leave allowance and closure days, flexible working patterns and a final salary pension scheme. Our Staff Card also provides access to a wide range of discounts. More information about staff benefits can be found here. Information is also available on the National Framework Agreement which created the current University of Sunderland pay spine.
The University is committed to ensuring job security, pay and conditions for staff. Pay in HE rose by more than 35% between 2001 and 2008. The University currently participates in a national pay bargaining process: the 2006-2009 pay deal included pay rises higher than any in the public sector (at more than 15.9% compound), and subsequent pay increases are shown in the current pay scales. Further information is available from:
