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The latest salary data for employees at the University of Central Florida has been released, showcasing an average salary of $71,271. This information highlights compensation disparities, with salaries ranging from $200 for temporary instructors to nearly $880,000 for the highest-paid employee. The data, part of a transparency initiative, aims to inform the public about university payroll practices and the expenditure of tuition and tax dollars.
Orlando, Florida – The latest salary data for employees at the University of Central Florida (UCF) has been released, revealing important insights into the compensation structure at the institution. This data, published by the Florida Department of Management Services as part of their “Florida Has A Right To Know” initiative aimed at increasing transparency, covers over 7,321 employees and their annualized pay rates as of the Fall 2023 semester.
UCF employees have an average salary of $71,271. It’s important to note, however, that not all salaries are reflected in this data. Employees who are students and protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), along with 246 employees who are paid by semester, have been excluded from the annual salary figures. Furthermore, the UCF Athletics Association operates under a different set of public record laws and has fewer limitations in comparison to other university payroll practices.
The salary range at UCF is notably diverse, showcasing a wide disparity in compensation. For example, temporary instructors make as little as $200, while the highest-paid employee, Dr. Deborah German, who serves as the founding dean of UCF’s College of Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs, earns nearly $880,000 annually. Following closely is UCF President Alexander Cartwright, drawing an annual salary of $725,000.
The release of this payroll information is part of a broader effort to empower the public with knowledge regarding how tuition and tax dollars are spent within the university system. The Florida Department of Management Services updates the database in April and November of each year, providing searchable and sortable lists that include employee names, job titles, employment types, salary information, funding sources, and full-time equivalents. This streamlined access allows individuals to gain a better understanding of the compensation practices at UCF.
It should be noted that some employees may appear multiple times in the salary database due to different funding sources contributing to their overall earnings. Users are advised to sum these figures for a full picture of total compensation.
This initiative for increased salary transparency started in 2011 under former Governor Rick Scott, prompting the Florida government to enhance public accountability for taxpayer-funded institutions. By offering accessible payroll data, the initiative fulfills its goal to foster trust and openness regarding financial practices in Florida’s educational system.
The salary information is crucial not only for prospective students and their families but also for taxpayers and other stakeholders who are keen to understand the financial dynamics of public universities in Florida. As the largest university in the state, with a significant student population, UCF’s salary insights are part of a vital conversation on higher education funding and administration transparency.
The biannual update ensures that the community has continual access to the most current data, further cementing the commitment to fiscal transparency in Florida’s State University System.
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