UPMC will increase minimum starting wages for entry-level positions to $18 an hour by January 2025 at its Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Williamsport Area hospitals and their connected facilities, such as outpatient clinics and ambulatory centers. Employees at additional sites will be paid a minimum of $18 an hour by January 2026.

“In 2016, we were the first health care system in Pennsylvania to announce and achieve $15 an hour, and this next step demonstrates our commitment to support our workforce and attract new talent,” said John Galley, UPMC senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “Once again, UPMC is the first health care employer in the state to make this commitment, and we are proud to lead the way to $18 an hour.”

Those making $18 an hour and taking full advantage of UPMC's robust salary and benefits package will earn the equivalent of $27 an hour, a news release said.

Wages and benefits for UPMC employees represented by unions will continue to be negotiated by their respective unions.