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Lecturer Compensation

This page explains how lecturer compensation works at the Cal Poly Pomona, including salary ranges, how pay is determined, and how increases are applied. Lecturers (temporary faculty) are an essential part of the academic mission and are paid according to a standardized CSU salary schedule. Salary ranges, increases, and terms are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU and the California Faculty Association (CFA).


Lecturers are assigned to a salary range (Range A, B, C, or D) at the time of hire based on qualifications and experience.

Initial placement generally falls into either Lecturer A or B depending on qualifications, department equity, etc:

  • Lecturer A (Grade 2): Master's degree in the discipline or equivalent educational experience.
  • Lecturer B (Grade 3): Doctorate or equivalent educational experience.
  • Lecturer C (Grade 4): Doctorate or equivalent educational experience plus at least five years of teaching experience.
  • Lecturer D (Grade 5): Doctorate or equivalent educational experience plus at least ten years of teaching experience.

Advancement to a higher rank/grade normally follows the Temp Faculty Range Elevation process.

Salary ranges represent the full-time equivalent compensation for a 15 weighted teaching unit (WTU) semester and are paid in six monthly payments for an academic semester.

As of July 2024, the academic year lecturer salary ranges for full-time annual equivalents are approximately as follows:

Range A: $5,507 to $6,677 per month
Range B: $6,221 to $13,224 per month
Range C: $6,825 to $14,523 per month
Range D: $8,593 to $15,211 per month

As of July 2024, the 12-month lecturer salary ranges for full-time annual equivalents are approximately as follows:

Range A: $6,288 to $7,658 per month
Range B: $7,127to $15,211 per month
Range C: $7,830 to $16,697 per month
Range D: $9,883 to $17,490 per month

These dollar amounts represent the full-time monthly base rates. To calculate semester or part-time earnings, the base rate is prorated by the number of units assigned out of the 15 WTU full-time standard and then paid over six pay periods.

Lecturer compensation is based on the number of units (WTUs) assigned. The monthly salaries listed in the salary schedule represent full-time (15 WTU) assignments for the academic year. To calculate the salary for a specific assignment, the base rate is prorated by the assigned units divided by 15, and that amount is paid over six monthly pay periods for the semester. For example, a Lecturer is assigned 3 units at the minimum salary of $5,507 would have their pay calculated as follows:

$5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1,101.40 per pay period, and $1,101.40 x 6 paychecks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

Lecturers are eligible for Service Salary Increases (SSIs) within their assigned range based on satisfactory performance and completion of prescribed service criteria, such as units taught or years in range, up to the SSI maximum for that range. Lecturers also receive General Salary Increases (GSIs) negotiated through the CFA contract, which adjusts the minimum, SSI maximum, and maximum on all salary ranges.

In the event of any conflict or discrepancy, the provisions of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) shall supersede the information provided on this webpage.