Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the salary range. This amount will vary based on the position and the relevant experience of the candidate.

Service and trades jobs, largely unionized with hourly rates governed by contracts, can be found in grades 001-043.
 Administrative jobs can be found in grades 047 to 064. In the lower grades of this range, jobs tend to clerical and technical positions that are over-time eligible, hourly, and unionized. 
In the higher grades of this range (grades 056 and above), jobs are individual contributor, supervisory, managerial, or executive positions that are salaried (also called “exempt” from over-time). You can learn more about grades and salary ranges ...

There are salary ranges in place for Administrative and Professional, HUCTW, and for other union contracts at the University. Faculty salaries are handled in each School. You can learn more about the salary grades and ranges for staff jobs here.

The salary ranges reflect base salaries paid for all positions at a given grade across the University.  You can learn more about our salary ranges and grades here.

Harvard offers salaries that are competitive with Boston-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation. In addition to being externally competitive, Harvard ensures that salaries are internally calibrated through its grading system.