In 2009, the University of Florida adopted a simplified process for charging employee fringe benefits costs to departments. This method, known as “pooled fringe rates,” applies fixed rates based on employee groups, as allowed by the Federal Office of Management and Budget.
This approach streamlines budget preparation, including grant proposals, while not affecting benefits’ cost to employees.
The pooled rates cover various employer costs:
Employee categories and corresponding benefit rates for the fiscal year 2024-2025:
| FY2025 | |
|---|---|
| Faculty (9-, 10-, and 12-month) | 30.1% |
| COM Clinical Faculty | 19.2% |
| Exempt TEAMS/USPS | 37.7% |
| Non-Exempt TEAMS/USPS | 50.6% |
| Housestaff/Clinical Post Docs (CPFI) | 22.0% |
| Graduate Assistants/Reg Post Docs (FAPD) | 11.6% |
| Student OPS/Federal Work Study | 1.0% |
| Other OPS/Temporary Faculty | 4.2% |
Important Note: The UF Paid Family Leave program (since 2021) is not part of FY2024-2025 rates; costs are charged as leave is used. UF Paid Parental Leave and Sick Leave Pool programs (prior to 2021) are included.
If you have questions about the Fringe Benefits Pool, contact Brian Kuhl at bkuhl@ufl.edu or (352) 294-7266