Salary increases for eligible Administrative Professional (AP) and Faculty employees will take effect on October 1, 2026. The 2026 increase allocation is 1% for eligible AP and Faculty employees.
Eligibility requirements vary by employee group and position type, so employees are encouraged to review the available guidance and resources for complete details.
What do employees need to know?
The questions below cover some of the key information employees may be looking for before exploring the more detailed eligibility guidance, FAQs, and supporting resources.
Who is eligible?
For faculty, eligibility includes annual review requirements, such as receiving satisfactory or higher ratings based on established review criteria. Additional eligibility requirements and exceptions may apply depending on appointment type and individual circumstances.
In general, employees must have been employed on or before December 31, 2025, meet applicable appointment and FTE requirements, and satisfy any eligibility criteria associated with their employment group.
What about recent hires, promotion, or position changes?
Employees who have experienced a recent hire, promotion, position change, leave, retirement transition, or other unique employment circumstance should review the available FAQs and eligibility guidance. These resources address many of the most common questions and explain how eligibility is determined in special circumstances.
When will the increases be processed?
The processing timeline for Faculty merit-based increases begins late August 2026 and goes through September 2026. The approved Faculty merit increases, along with the AP increases, are processed centrally in Workday early to mid-October with an effective date of October 1, 2026.
The increases will be paid in the October 26, 2026, paycheck.
Where can I get more information?
Employees are encouraged to review the detailed guidance and FAQs for complete information regarding eligibility, timelines, and frequently asked questions. For answers to frequently asked questions and additional details, visit the Faculty and AP Salary Increase Information page.
What should HR Partners, Compensation Partners, and AFOs know?
Resources for HR/Compensation Partners and AFOs
Additional guidance and implementation information will be shared directly with Department HR Partners, Compensation Partners, and AFOs in the coming weeks. Reviewing these resources will help you plan for the Workday blackout dates, prepare for conversations with employees and ensure questions about eligibility, timelines, and next steps are directed to the necessary support channels.
What if I have other questions?
- Workday questions can be submitted via the Workday Service Desk
- Faculty-specific scenarios may be directed to the Provost’s Office at julie.crea@wsu.edu
- Eligibility and processing questions may be directed to your area’s HR Consultant
- Budget and funding questions may be submitted to the Budget Office
Content credit: Carey Musburger, Sr. Assistant, HRS Learning and Organizational Development
