Academic student positions are covered by the contract between the UW and the United Auto Workers (UAW). For all other student employment positions, UW Compensation establishes compensation requirements in accordance with University policy and as described on UW HR's Student Employees web page. Student employees must be paid at least the Washington State minimum wage.
The following pay rates apply to hourly academic student employee positions within the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE). The College of Engineering and other departments may employ students with different job titles and at different pay rates.
Last update: May 2020
| Title/Pay Classification | Occupation Code | Minimum Hourly Rate | Job Duties | Standard Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader/Grader | 10886 |
Undergraduate and/or graduate student rate: minimum. See Washington state labor ordinance |
Non-teaching/research academic assistance | Undergraduate or graduate student |
| Tutor | 10887 | Undergraduate and/or graduate student rate: minimum. See Washington state labor ordinance | Tutoring | Undergraduate or graduate student |
| Teaching Assistant | 10868 |
Undergraduate student rate: minimum. See Washington state labor ordinance Graduate: paid via Grad schools schedule. See the UW Graduate School’s TA/RA Salaries |
Assist in teaching | Undergraduate or graduate student |
| Research Assistant | 10869 |
Undergraduate student rate: minimum. See Washington state labor ordinance Graduate: paid via Grad schools schedule. See the UW Graduate School’s TA/RA Salaries |
Assist in research | Undergraduate or graduate student |
| Summer only Graduate Research Student Assistant | 10854 | Premaster: $33.22/hr Intermediate: $35.71/hr Candidate: $38.37/hr |
For undergraduate and graduate positions not listed, please see the College of Engineering.