Annual salary
$96,700
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University of California Professional Research Series (Represented) salary scale, 2026-27
Table 13-B: Represented Professional Research series, fiscal-year salary scale (2026-27), as University of California Office of the President publishes it, every cell. Pick a column and step in the calculator to see the annual, monthly and per-day figure.
- The 2026-27 scale starts at $96,700 (Assistant Research, step 1) and tops out at $257,100 (Research, step 9), per University of California Office of the President (effective ).
- The grid has 3 rank columns and 9 step rows.
- This is a systemwide table: it applies across the University of California's ten campuses, as published by University of California Office of the President. Individual appointments can be paid above the scale; see the notes under the table.
Table 13-B: Represented Professional Research series, fiscal-year salary scale (2026-27)
| Step \ Rank | Assistant Research | Associate Research | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $96,700 | $120,300 | $141,200 |
| 2 | $102,600 | $126,500 | $152,000 |
| 3 | $108,200 | $133,200 | $163,600 |
| 4 | $114,300 | $141,100 | $175,700 |
| 5 | $120,200 | $151,900 | $188,500 |
| 6 | $126,400 | $203,300 | |
| 7 | $219,400 | ||
| 8 | $237,300 | ||
| 9 | $257,100 |
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Per month (12)
$8,058.33
Next 5 steps in this rank
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $102,600 | +$5,900 |
| 3 | $108,200 | +$11,500 |
| 4 | $114,300 | +$17,600 |
| 5 | $120,200 | +$23,500 |
| 6 | $126,400 | +$29,700 |
Worked example as rendered: Assistant Research, step 1 = $96,700 a year, $8,058.33 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Fiscal-year (12-month) basis; annual rates effective 7/1/2026.
Represented (bargaining-unit) Assistant, Associate and full Research ranks, as the table labels them (titles such as Assistant Researcher). A separate Table 13-A covers non-represented appointees.
Time at Research Step 5 and above may be indefinite. Off-scale pay not shown. Monthly columns omitted.
For exclusively represented employees the scale applies to the extent provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding (HEERA note on the table).
Questions people ask
What is the starting salary for full-time faculty at University of California Professional Research Series (Represented)?
$96,700 on Assistant Research at step 1 of the 2026-27 schedule (University of California Office of the President). Placement depends on degrees and experience, which is what the rank and step encode.
What is the top of the University of California Professional Research Series (Represented) faculty salary schedule?
$257,100, at step 9 on Research (2026-27), before any doctoral stipend, overload or extra-duty pay not printed on the grid.
Other University of California salary scales
- University of California Business/Economics/Engineering Professor Seriesfrom $111,400
- University of California Lecturers (Continuing Appointment)from $73,817
- University of California Lecturers (Pre-Six Year)from $73,817
- University of California Librarian Series (Non-Represented)from $71,010
- University of California Librarian Series (Represented, Unit 17)from $74,752
- University of California Postdoctoral Scholarsfrom $71,491
- University of California Professional Research Series (Non-Represented)from $98,500
- University of California Professor Seriesfrom $84,100
- University of California Project Scientist Series (Non-Represented)from $80,200
- University of California Project Scientist Series (Represented)from $79,400
- University of California Specialist Series (Non-Represented)from $57,600
- University of California Specialist Series (Represented)from $57,000
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