Announcement of this year’s pay award

Following negotiations, the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed a pay award of 1.4% for non-clinical staff, effective from 1 August 2025.

In addition to the national pay award, University Council also decided to both increase the Oxford University Weighting and extend it to all non-clinical staff.

As such, the Oxford University Weighting will increase by 15% (£230), taking the total amount paid to each staff member from £1,500 to £1,730 (pro-rated for part-time staff).

It has also been extended to staff beyond those on grades 1–10 for the first time. This includes non-clinical staff on the University Terms & Conditions including Associate Professors, Statutory Professors, and senior staff above Grade 10 (ALC6, RSIV and equivalent off-scale grades).

The increase is effective from 1 August 2025 (excluding those in clinical roles who are covered by separate pay negotiations) and will be paid on September payday (Monday 29 September 2025).

About the Oxford University Weighting

In September 2024, the University implemented the Oxford University Weighting for all University staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure.

The Oxford University Weighting is paid in addition to nationally negotiated pay spine salaries. It is applied pro-rata for part-time and hourly paid staff and in-year starters and leavers.

For colleagues with joint appointments, the University will pay its proportionate share of the weighting.

Updated pay scales will be available to view on the HR Support website by the end of August.