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  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
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    Date: 12/9/2025
    
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Reports
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  - Annual Report
    This Report provides an overview of our business operations, an analysis and update of our many programs/initiatives, and a brief description of our agency action plan.
  - Audit Reports
    Each university and agency covered by the State Universities Civil Service System is audited for compliance purposes once every two years.
  - Quarterly Employee Data
    The Quarterly Employee Data reports are a compilation of data submitted by the Agencies and Universities regarding Civil Service, PAA, and student employments.
  - Salary Range Report
    Approved salary rates and ranges for each authorized classification in use by Employers, compiled into a monthly report.
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- - Rules and Procedures
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    Procedures that manage all aspects of the classification plan, including the maintenance of written specifications and examination materials for each class title in the classification plan.
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    The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration.

Salary Range Report
History Report

This history report is a snapshot of information taken at a specific time each month. The actual, real-time pay ranges are contained in the Salary Data System, and also available on the Class Specifications page.

University/Agency	University of Illinois (Chicago)
Class Code	0683
Classification	Carpenter

Minimum	Maximum	Effective Date	Work Week	Rate Type
$52.01	$52.01	06/01/2022	40.0	P
$49.76	$49.76	06/01/2020	40.0	P
$47.35	$47.35	06/01/2018	40.0	P
$46.35	$46.35	06/01/2017	40.0	P
$44.35	$44.35	06/01/2015	40.0	P
$43.35	$43.35	06/01/2014	40.0	N
$42.52	$42.52	06/01/2013	40.0	N
$41.52	$41.52	06/01/2012		N
$40.77	$40.77	06/01/2009		N
$39.77	$39.77	06/01/2008		N

RATE TYPE KEY

E=Established N=Negotiated P=Prevailing R=Open Range

Salary Range Report History Report

Salary Range Report
History Report