Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.68
Liaison Mei May
Submission Date Nov. 22, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Texas at San Antonio
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 3.00
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Part 1. Living wage for employees

The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
23.82 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
62.65

Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors

Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Yes

A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
Yellowstone
Aramark
FedEx
UPS

Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
0

Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees

Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
None of the above (i.e. the lowest paid regular employee or pay grade earns less than the living wage)

A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
The minimum hourly rate for staff (Administration & Professional and Classified positions) is set at $15/hr. Thus total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade does not meet the living wage.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
Yes

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is committed to building a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff in support of excellence. This policy ensures fair compensation for contributions to the University mission and support of UTSA’s dedication to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service.

UTSA is committed to attracting and retaining an exemplary workforce that supports the university's strategic growth and innovative excellence.
The results of our first faculty and staff Campus Climate survey identified compensation as a key area of focus. Utilizing feedback provided by our talented faculty and staff allows the university to make significant strides toward ensuring UTSA continues to be a great place to work.

Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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