Dear Campus Colleagues,
Please find the outlined fringe benefit rate proposal for the University of California, Merced for the rate periods July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, based on actual payroll and benefit costs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
|
Employee Group |
Rates |
|
Other Academic & Exempt Staff |
48.00% |
|
Faculty |
40.30% |
|
Post-Doctoral Scholars |
25.10% |
|
Food, Custodial and Ground Services |
70.00% |
|
Limited Benefits** |
4.60% |
|
Non-Exempt Staff |
57.50% |
**Including Faculty Summer Salaries
If the final approved rates differ from the proposed preliminary rates, UCPath will require adjustment to align (or “true up”) with the approved rates. These adjustments would be made retroactively.
For additional information, please refer to the Composite Benefit Rates webpage. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cost Policy Analyst
Controller's Office
