TTU Salary Increases Part Of State Budget

Tennessee Tech’s pay raises were part of the state budgeting process this year, officials said.

At its meeting Thursday, the TTU Board of Trustees approved the plan, which calls for a one-percent salary increase for employees who receive benefits and were hired before Jan. 1, 2017. The measure also allows for a two-percent increase based on merit.

The salary increases were mandated by the state but only partially funded. The state provided 60 percent of the needed amount. The state didn’t require a three-percent increase, only that the money be used for salary increases. Each institution decided how the increases would be distributed.

Also, faculty members have a separate plan, which will determine how they receive their increases.

Salary increases will be effective August 1.