Pay and pension for staff

From generous pensions to discounts and loans, we offer various forms of financial support to our staff.

Salary scales

Pension

We offer employees membership to a generous pension scheme. The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) for those on grade 3 and above, the University of Surrey Pension Plan (UPP) for those on grade 1 and 2, and the Operate Pension Plan (OPP) for those joining Operate Surrey Limited. Full details will be made available on appointment.

Give as you earn

Payroll Giving allows you to donate tax-free to any charity, good cause or multiple causes with one deduction from your pay. So every £5 you donate through Payroll Giving costs you no more than £4.