Compensation of the AAP
How will my salary be determined?
Your salary will be determined based on the following elements:
- The level of the job (job class) and the associated salary scales
- Your seniority
Level of function
There are 2 job classes, depending on the level of the job. There are certain salary scales associated with each job class.
| Range | Required diploma | General job title | Salary scales |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAP3 | Master’s degree or equivalent | Assistant Praktijkassistent | AAP3 |
| AAP5 | Diploma of doctor on dissertation (PhD) | Doctor-Assistent | AAP5 |
Seniority
In addition to job level, seniority also plays a role in determining your salary.
By monetary seniority we mean all the work experience (= acquired scientific seniority) you have accumulated in your career inside and outside UGent.
Seniority you have accumulated outside UGent, for example in the private or public sector, can be included in the calculation of your salary under certain conditions. When you start at UGent, we ask you to submit employment certificates from previous employers. This allows us to accurately calculate your total number of years of work experience. The university administration decides which work experience (other than academic seniority) can count towards your salary.
The duration of employment is calculated by calendar month: incomplete months are not counted. The total amount of enlistment seniority can never exceed the nominal duration of eligible periods. Monetary seniority is expressed in years and full calendar months. These always commence on the first of a month. If the starting date is not the first of a month, seniority is calculated from the first of the month following the date of recruitment.
Once you are employed at UGent, your monetary seniority increases annually or biennially.
How do I interpret the salary scales?
In the job posting, you will always find the job class and the associated salary scales. You can then consult the gross, non-indexed annual salary in the above salary scales.
- The columns are the various salary scales.
- The rows represent the number of years of monetary seniority (the steps).
- To know the indexed gross annual salary, multiply the amount by the current index. To know the gross monthly salary divide that amount by 12 months.
- The net amount depends on your personal situation and varies depending on the tax withholding tax to be deducted. If you would like a calculation of the net, you can find gross-net simulators through an online search engine that will give you an indication of the amount you can expect.
Disclaimer: It is always the University administration that has the final say on the salary scale assigned. The information on this page only provides a tool for applicants to estimate salary and is in no way binding. The step is determined after submission of employment certificates.