The Old Dominion Research Foundation actively seeks to attract, motivate, and retain employees. Toward this goal, the department of Human Resources provides consultation to management and conducts position classification review and the position is assigned to a classification level and corresponding salary range.

Salaries for new employees are determined by management and are made after considering a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (demonstrated through job related experience and education). This is in relation to the minimum qualifications of the position; internal and external market salary equity considerations; and budgetary considerations.