If you meet all of the minimum training, work experience, and education requirements of the position at the time you are hired, you are eligible to receive at least the minimum of the salary range for that position. If you have training and experience that exceed the minimum requirements and the hiring department has the available budget, you may receive a starting salary above the minimum of the pay grade. All university employees are paid on a biweekly basis. Provided you complete payroll sign-up prior to the payroll closing deadline, you should receive your first paycheck on the second payday following your initial date of employment and every other Friday thereafter.
All employees have federal income tax and social security tax deducted each pay period.
Other deductions may be made at your request for things such as various insurance plans, tax-sheltered annuities, and contributions to the community campaign. USPS employees are paid either an hourly rate or a biweekly rate depending upon their classification. USPS employees are not paid an annual rate of pay. Your biweekly take-home pay can sometimes vary due to various types of deductions and reductions required or authorized. Therefore, at least two of your paychecks will be larger due to the absence of that deduction.