OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

June 30, 2025

ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UC SAN DIEGO, INCLUDING UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH

***Revised paycheck date for staff employees paid bi-weekly.

I am pleased to inform you of a 3.2% general salary increase for policy-covered (non-represented) staff employees and academic appointees at UC San Diego, including the health system, as identified in the Office of the President’s (UCOP) 2025-2026 Salary Program

The salary increase will be effective July 1, 2025, for monthly employees, and June 22, 2025, for bi-weekly paid staff employees. The increase will appear on the July 30, 2025, paycheck for staff employees paid bi-weekly, and on the August 1, 2025, paycheck for staff employees paid monthly. The adjustment to the academic salary scales will be effective October 1, 2025, for policy-covered faculty and students, and July 1, 2025, for other policy-covered academic appointees.

Staff increases will be implemented centrally by the Campus Human Resources Office in July 2025. Eligible staff will be those hired on or before January 2, 2025, into a career or contract position with an appointment at 50% or more. An employee's most recent performance rating must be satisfactory/solid/effective performance or better. Fiscal contacts for staff will receive additional eligibility and distribution details in the coming weeks. Implementation details for academic appointees from Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Simmons are forthcoming.

Health Care Employees Covered by Senate Bill 525 (Health Care Minimum Wage)

Health care employees who earn less than the new minimum wage as detailed in Senate Bill 525 will receive a portion or all of their annual salary increase on June 22 (bi-weekly paid), or July 1 (monthly paid), with the intent to bring them up to the new minimum wage. If less than 3.2% is needed to bring the employee up to the new minimum wage, the employee will receive the balance of the percentage on the dates described as part of the regular salary program.

Thank You

I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for all that you do in service of our university and health system. Your steadfast dedication and collective excellence are the driving force behind UC San Diego’s standing as a top-tier global research university and a world-renowned academic medical center.

Each of you plays a vital role in advancing our mission — whether by delivering outstanding patient care, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, supporting the academic success of our students, or strengthening the fabric of our community. Your daily efforts reflect a deep commitment to excellence and an enduring spirit of innovation, care and collaboration.

It is because of your talent, professionalism and passion that we continue to thrive and lead in higher education, health care and research. I am deeply grateful to work alongside such an extraordinary group of individuals. Your contributions matter, and they make a lasting impact — on campus, in our community, and far beyond.

Thank you for everything you do. 

Pradeep K. Khosla                                                    
Chancellor
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Chancellor’s Endowed Chair