Salary Planner
Salary Planner
Overview
Salary Planner is a web-based tool used to reappoint for the upcoming academic year and to provide salary increases that are part of the annual Salary Program. Information on the Salary Planner tool, including Key Dates for the fiscal year, can be found under the topics below.
Access
Access to Salary Planner must be requested by your unit security contact (USC). Locate your USC
Support Labs
Support Lab registration can be found on the HR Systems Page.
Past Webinars
| Date | Main Topics | Tips & Tricks | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | FY2027 Salary Planner Activities Review of Salary Planner Tool Add/Delete Process Position Data Tips Job Detail Tips Salary Reason "Buckets" FTE Changes | Tips & Tricks Do's and Dont's Support Resources |   |
Job Aids
Salary Planner Job Aids and Reporting Options
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- Salary Planner Exception Requests Spreadsheet (Excel)
Use for submitting individual salary increase justifications based on the limits established in the Salary Guidelines
- Salary Planner Updating Position Information
- Salary Planner Budget Profile Codes
- Salary Planner Explanation of Salary Types
- Salary Notification Letter Template
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HR Reporting Portal Reports
- Budget Profile
- Salary Planner FOAP Does Not Equal 100
Salary Planner reports can be refreshed on demand with access to the Salary Planner tool and EDDIE/InfoView. Unit Security Contacts can request access to salary planner reports by sending an email to the HR/Pay Security team: ui2hrpaysecurity@uillinois.edu
Key Dates
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | PRACTICE Scenarios Created |
| 06/02/2026 | PRACTICE Scenario Add/Delete |
| 06/11/2026 | Salary Planner Webinar |
| 06/12/2026 | PRACTICE Scenarios Deleted |
| 07/06/2026 | Units can begin edits on FINAL Scenarios |
| 07/17/2026 | College Lockout Date for Academic (AC), Visiting Academic (VAP) and Open Range (OR) scenarios |
| 08/19/2026 | Upload of Visiting Academics (VAP) records |
| 08/24/2026 | Upload of Academic (AC) records |
| 08/27/2026 | Upload of Open Range (OR) records |
| 08/28/2026 | Lockout & Upload Date for Unpaid (UA) records |
| 09/09/2026 | BW 18 Pay Date |
| 09/16/2026 | MN 9 Pay Date |
| 09/17/2026 | Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting |
| 09/19/2026 | Notice of Appointments (NOA) released |