Increments and Progression
Increments on the University of Sheffield Grading Scheme
All staff on the University of Sheffield Grading Scheme have an incremental date of 1 January.
All grades in the University of Sheffield Grading Scheme are made up of 2 ranges: the normal range and the exceptional range.
The normal range
In the normal range, the expectation is that staff progress through the increments on an annual basis. Increments may be withheld as part of performance measures.
Increments are payable as follows:
- If the date of appointment is between 1 January and 30 June inclusive, the first increment is paid on the following 1 January.
- If the date of appointment is between 1 July and 31 December inclusive, the first increment is paid on 1 January in the next but one calendar year. In this case, the initial salary should have taken into account the span of time prior to payment of the first increment.
Accelerated progression is available through the use of exceptional contribution awards.
The exceptional range
In the exceptional range, staff progression is on the basis of sustained exceptional contribution through the use of Exceptional Contribution Awards.
Increments for clinical academics and clinical research staff
Clinical academics and clinical research staff have an incremental date of 1 October.
Increments are payable as follows:
- If the date of appointment is between 1 October and 31 March inclusive, the first increment is paid on the following 1 October.
- If the date of appointment is between 1 April and 30 September inclusive, the first increment is paid on 1 October in the next calendar year. In this case, the initial salary should have taken into account the span of time prior to payment of the first increment.