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Financial Security

Find out about financial support and benefits.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary with annual increments, and an annual pay review. Our academic colleagues have access to our annual promotion and pay review process. We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.


Pension scheme membership

Excellent pension schemes with employer contributions starting from 10% of a colleague’s annual base salary. Depending on the position to which you are appointed, you will be able to join either our RBP or USS scheme. Both schemes also provide peace of mind for your dependents through the provision of a life cover payment of up to three times your salary.


Recognition awards

At Newcastle University we have a number of schemes designed to recognise and reward our colleagues who go above and beyond in their role and contribute significantly towards the success of the University.

Through our long service awards, we recognise our colleagues commitment and loyalty to the University through the provision of an award to colleagues who attain 20, 30, 40 and 50 years service.