July ’26 UMW Salary Increase
The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) has provided guidance regarding a state-wide 3.5% pay increase, effective in June 2026. All UMW Classified, A/P faculty, full-time teaching faculty, adjunct faculty and wage employees are eligible to receive this pay increase as described below:
Classified Staff
Classified staff hired on or before April 25, 2026 and remaining employed as of July 25, 2026 will receive a 3.5% base pay increase effective July 25, 2026, provided they received a rating of “Contributor” or satisfactory on their last performance evaluation or more recent interim evaluation.
A/P Faculty
A/P faculty hired on or before April 25, 2026 and remaining employed as of July 25, 2026 will receive a 3.5% base pay increase effective July 25, 2026, provided they received a rating of “Contributor” or satisfactory on their last performance evaluation or more recent interim evaluation.
Pay increases for both Classified staff and A/P faculty will appear in paychecks beginning August 14, 2026. Please refer to 2026 UMW Salary Increase FAQs for information about employees working fewer than 12 months annually and are not actively working on July 25.
Full-Time and Adjunct Teaching Faculty
Full-time and adjunct teaching faculty will receive their increase information in their appointment or reappointment letter.
Wage Staff
All wage staff hired on or before April 25, 2026 and remaining employed as of July 25, 2026 will receive a 3.5% hourly rate increase effective July 27, 2026. Pay rate increases for wage staff will appear in paychecks beginning August 21, 2026.
Deferred Compensation
Part or all of the salary increase may be deferred, subject to relevant plan guidelines and limitations. Please see 2026 UMW Salary Increase FAQs for detailed guidance to enroll in or change contribution amounts for the 403b Pre-tax Annuity.