Student Employee Pay Rates
Guidelines for Determining Pay
This wage schedule is applicable for all student employees.
Compare the student employee job description with the Student Job Classifications and determine which job title most accurately matches the description. Each job title has a corresponding pay level (1, 2, 3) located to the left of the page.
*Maximum amounts apply to new hires. Re-hires may exceed maximum amounts as a result of contract requirements. If you have questions about the wage rate, please reach out to HR@wwu.edu.
Student Job Levels
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duties are basic or semi-routine. Works under direct supervision. Job requires little decision making. |
| 2 | Duties may be moderately complex. Student works under general supervision. Duties may involve some responsibility and use of judgment. |
| 3 | Duties are complex. Works under minimal supervision. May be responsible for leading or directing the activities of other student employees. Duties include a heightened level of responsibility and judgment. |
| Graduate | This position has responsibilities comparable to a salaried graduate research or teaching assistant. |
| Student Affairs Graduate Assistant | Under minimal supervision, serves as an entry-level advisor in the Division of Student Affairs/Academic Support Services. Provides information and advice based on in-depth knowledge and an ability to exercise professional judgment. Duties may include basic counseling and advising, events programming, evaluation of financial aid applications, and supervising other student staff members. This position requires an understanding of student development, academics, and the overall goals of the Student Affairs function. |
Wage Schedule: Effective September 16, 2024 - December 31, 2024
| Job Classification | Minimum Hourly Rate | Maximum Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 17.80 | 19.29 |
| Level 2 | 19.30 | 20.79 |
| Level 3 | 20.80 | 22.30 |
| Graduate | 22.50 | 22.50 |
| Student Affairs Graduate Assistant | 22.50 | 22.50 |
Wage Schedule: Effective May 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024
| Classification | Minimum Hourly Rate | Maximum Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 17.28 | 19.05 |
| Level 2 | 17.90 | 20.95 |
| Level 3 | 19.70 | 23.05 |
| Graduate | 18.00 | 23.05 |
| Student Affairs Graduate Assistant | 18.00 | 23.05 |