Total Rewards Statement

What is a Total Rewards Statement?

Your Total Rewards Statement gives you a comprehensive view of your pay and benefits. It reflects compiled information based on payroll records from the previous calendar year, January 1 through December 31, including earnings and both KU-paid and employee-paid benefits. 

It is a snapshot of payroll records at a given time (when the statements are generated) and any late or retroactive pay issued after that snapshot would be reflected in the earnings received in the current calendar year regardless of the time frame it was originally been paid.

This statement is provided for informational purposes only. It does not replace your W‑2 or any income tax documents and should not be used for tax preparation.

The Total Rewards Statement is neither an employment contract nor any guarantee of future employment with the University.

 

Navigating the Total Rewards Statement

To view your Total Rewards Statement, login to HR/Pay (https://hr.ku.edu) and select the My Compensation tile, then select the Total Rewards tile. 

The Total Rewards Statement is organized into sections and categories. Each area displays the amount paid by the employer "KU Paid" and the employee "Employee Paid" in U.S. dollars.

For ease of navigation utilize the following:

  • Use the menu on the left side of the page to move between sections. 
  • The Total Rewards Statement is unique by employee. Some sections or categories may not appear in your statement due to differences in individual benefit elections.
  • For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of a table.
  • To return to the Total Rewards Statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.
  • If you click the back arrow in the browser, you will be taken out of the Total Rewards Statement and back to the My Compensation dashboard.

Sections in the Total Rewards Statement

This page shows the total value of your compensation, with a pie chart and a table that displays each section and its corresponding KU Paid and Employee Paid amounts. 

This section shows the categories that make up your gross pay.  This includes worked time, leave paid, premium pay and additional pay.

  • Premium pay is for those paid hourly and are paid standby, shift and/or call back pay.
  • Additional pay will include overloads, cell phone payments, cash awards, etc.

Negative values may indicate either regular salary reduced to pay leave instead (for salaried employees), timesheet corrections (for hourly employees), or absence corrections.

For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of the table.  To return to the Total Rewards statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.

This section includes contributions to:

  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts

Negative values may indicate benefits adjustments.

For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of the table.  To return to the Total Rewards statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.

This section displays required contributions made to your retirement fund, such as the Kansas Board of Regents Retirement (KBOR), or Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS).

For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of the table.  To return to the Total Rewards statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.

This section includes any voluntary benefits you have selected.

  • Voluntary Retirement
  • Parking Deductions
  • Voluntary Group Life Insurance
  • Accident/Hospital Insurance
  • Labor Union Dues

For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of the table.  To return to the Total Rewards statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.

This section includes other contributions made on your behalf.

  • Social Security Contributions (OASDI)
  • Medicare Contribution (FICA)
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Leave Assessment
  • Taxable Fringe 

For details by pay period in each category, click on the arrow (>) in the right-hand column of the table.  To return to the Total Rewards statement, click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the Details page.

Frequently Asked Questions

It reflects compiled information based on payroll records from the previous calendar year, January 1 through December 31, including earings and both KU-paid and employee-paid benefits.  All amounts are presented in U.S. dollars.

Employees on regular appointments who received paychecks in the previous calendar year will receive a Total Rewards Statement this calendar year.

It will be generated in the spring of every year (starting in 2026), for the previous year’s payroll information.

The information is from paycheck data for the previous calendar year, January 1 through December 31.  The statement period is shown in the drop down at the top of the page.

No, this is for informational purposes only and should not be used for tax purposes.

No, it should not be interpreted as an employment contract or a guarantee of future employment with the University.

The salary information in your Total Rewards statement may differ from the taxable wages shown on your W‑2. This can happen when you have non‑taxable deductions—such as retirement contributions, medical premiums, or flexible spending account contributions—taken from your pay.

While the statement highlights many core benefits, it doesn’t capture the full scope of all programs offered. Some benefits—notably tuition assistance, dependent tuition assistance, leave accruals, professional development, EAP, and wellness programs—are not included but still add valuable support and contribute to your overall employment experience.

Yes, you may print the statement using the 'Printer Version' link in the top right corner, next to the Statement Period drop down.

Although not included in the Total Rewards Statement, your leave balances can be viewed in the Absence Balances tile within the Time & Absence tile (Home > Time and Absence > Absence Balances).

Once a statement is generated, it is viewable while employed at KU.  Once the employee separates from KU, the statement is no longer available.

If you have questions about your statement, please contact Human Resources at hrdept@ku.edu or 785‑864‑4946.