2023 was a banner year for UC Davis in many ways, including our rise in national rankings, setting new campus records for sponsored research funding, and exceeding our annual philanthropic fundraising goal.
In August, UC Davis was honored by Forbes as a Best Employer in California for the third consecutive year both as an educational institution and for our healthcare. It's a testament to our university's thriving workplace culture, one that values diversity, competitive pay and a positive work-life balance.
Your total compensation from UC includes perks, attractive medical, vision and dental benefits; generous contributions to your retirement benefits; and time off to rest, recharge and care for your family.
As part of our comprehensive and overarching compensation philosophy, we are in the process of implementing several compensation initiatives for existing staff within UC Davis.
HR is combating misinformation and debunking some of the most common myths surrounding compensation at UC Davis. While the most simple answers are provided below, details matter.
