Classification & Compensation

Types of Positions in State Service: A description of the classified, unclassified and non-classified branches of service in State government.

• Types of Positions in State Service

State of Rhode Island Job Specifications (Descriptions):

• Job Specifications: A list of State of Rhode Island classification titles and associated job specifications in the classified branch of service only.
• How to "Read" a Job Specification (Description): A sample classified job specification and information regarding commonly-used abbreviations, codes and terms.

State of Rhode Island Pay Schedules (Salary Ranges): A list of State of Rhode Island pay grades and salary ranges for these branches of service.

• Classified Pay Schedules
• Unclassified Pay Schedules
• For further information on determining the correct salary range for a job classification, please click here.

Classified Pay Plan Reports: A list of job classifications including class code, pay grade, EEO category code, work week and notes.

• Classified Pay Plan Report - Sorted Alphabetically (April 2, 2012)
• Classified Pay Plan Report - Sorted by Classification Code (April 2, 2012)
• Classified Pay Plan Report - Sorted by Pay Grade (April 2, 2012)

Unclassified Pay Plan Reports: A list of job classifications including class code, pay grade, EEO category code, work week and notes.

• Unclassified Pay Plan Report - Sorted Alphabetically (April 5, 2012)
• Unclassified Pay Plan Report - Sorted by Classification Code (April 5, 2012)
• Unclassified Pay Plan Report - Sorted by Pay Grade (April 5, 2012)

Statutory Changes to Longevity: For a guidance chart showing entitlement to longevity increases as a result of recent legislative changes, click here.