If I accept a lateral transfer, will I automatically receive a salary increase?

No, lateral transfer salary increases are not automatic.  A lateral transfer salary increase may be given upon movement to a position that was openly recruited.   A manager should consider the skills the employee brings to the new position, relevant external market comparisons, internal equity, and departmental budget considerations.  The department offering the lateral transfer may make one salary offer. The transferring employee's current department can counter-offer if it chooses, but one time only, to avoid bidding wars.  As in the case of other salary offers, managers will want to consider the criteria discussed above.  A manager may have the funds to offer a salary up to the range midpoint, or even to request approval of an over midpoint salary from the relevant Vice Chancellor.  But in doing so, the manager will also want to avoid creation of inequities with others in the unit.

The Compensation Unit is available to provide guidance to managers and supervisors who are making decisions about salaries, for external market salary comparisons and internal equity considerations based upon availability of information.  If you have questions about your own salary range, please talk to your manager or supervisor.  (For more information, see Salary Ranges.)