Compensation Program

We begin by offering competitive market-based pay, and we support that pay with other benefits and perks, such as a positive work environment, a generous benefits package, support for career development, and flexibility. This compensation program helps differentiate Bowdoin from other employers not only in Maine, but also in the Northeast in general.

The compensation program establishes a job description, career level, and competitive market rate for every staff position at Bowdoin. This new structure is built around the belief that Bowdoin will have a fair, equitable, and financially sustainable program that provides a level of transparency and understanding of compensation for all staff. The new structure delivers:

• Competitive, market-based pay
• Alignment of pay, addressing compression and performance
• Clarity on the opportunities for moving from one role to another and its impact on pay
• Internal equity across pay grades
• Clear and consistent processes for pay decisions

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More Compensation Program Information

Objectives

Review the compensation program’s key objectives.

Program Components

As part of the compensation program, most positions at Bowdoin have an updated job description, job level, and market reference pay grade.

Program Administration

Learn more about the placement of positions in the compensation framework.

Pay Grade Structure

Review the pay grade structure and salary structure summary tables.

Career Events and Corresponding Pay Adjustments

Learn about the career events relevant to pay adjustments at the College.

Responsibilities

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Human Resources, supervisors, and employees.

Definitions

Familiarize yourself with the compensation policy terms used throughout this site.

FAQs

Explore frequently asked questions about the compensation program at Bowdoin.