On-Campus Wage Rates
The classifications and charts below are provided to help you determine the minimum wage you should be paying your students based on the work they complete for your department and the amount of responsibility they are given. Whenever possible, we encourage departments to pay their student employees above the minimum recommendation listed in addition to providing their students with a one step pay increase at the start of each Fall semester.
Recommended Minimum Wages - Fall 2023
|
Step A |
Step B |
Step C |
Step D |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
$10.33 |
$10.48 |
$10.63 |
$10.78 |
|
2 |
$10.58 |
$10.73 |
$10.88 |
$11.03 |
|
3 |
$10.83 |
$11.08 |
$11.33 |
$11.58 |
|
4 |
$11.53 |
$11.78 |
$12.03 |
$12.28 |
|
5 |
$12.43 |
$12.68 |
$12.93 |
$13.18 |
|
6 |
$13.43 |
$13.68 |
$13.93 |
$14.18 |
|
7 |
$14.93 |
$15.93 |
$16.93 |
$17.93 |
Wage Chart Changes
Effective August 18, 2024 all student employees across campus will receive a 23 cent increase. This increase will be automatically processed through the Student Employment Office and each department budget has already been increased to account for this change.
Managers (with the approval from their department head) can select any wage in which to pay their student employees. To help keep wages across campus consistent, we have updated the classification system to help departments select an appropriate wage for their student employees based on the work the students are completing. Keep in mind that this wage chart is used for recommendation only. It is up to the discretion of the hiring department and the budgetary constraints within the department to select an appropriate rate.
Michigan Minimum Wage is currently set at $10.33 per hour. Students cannot earn less than this, per hour, for any job completed on campus.
Recommended Minimum Wages - Fall 2024
|
Step A |
Step B |
Step C |
Step D |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
$10.56 |
$10.71 |
$10.86 |
$11.01 |
|
2 |
$10.81 |
$10.96 |
$11.11 |
$11.26 |
|
3 |
$11.06 |
$11.31 |
$11.56 |
$11.81 |
|
4 |
$11.76 |
$12.01 |
$12.26 |
$12.51 |
|
5 |
$12.66 |
$12.91 |
$13.16 |
$13.41 |
|
6 |
$13.66 |
$13.91 |
$14.16 |
$14.41 |
|
7 |
$15.16 |
$16.16 |
$17.16 |
$18.16 |
Classification Responsibilities, Skills, and Supervision
|
Classification |
Job Duties |
Skill Level |
Supervision |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Low difficulty Training needed in simple procedures |
No previous experience needed No special skills needed |
Closely supervised at all times No independent judgement needed |
|
2 |
Some mild difficulty Training needed in fairly simple procedures |
Some experience preferred but not needed Few special skills are needed |
Closely supervised throughout shifts Little independent judgement needed |
|
3 |
Some difficulty Works within general guidelines with general direction |
At least 1 semester related experience preferred Some related skills and knowledge are needed |
Daily supervision check ins Uses some independent judgement and initiative |
|
4 |
Moderate difficulty Works within specific guidelines with specific direction |
2 semesters of related experience preferred Related skills and knowledge is needed |
Some supervision needed throughout Works mostly independently after proper training |
|
5 |
Moderate to high difficulty Works within specific and sometimes complicated guidelines |
Minimum of 2 semesters related work required Ability to perform some duties with minimal training |
Some supervision as needed Works mostly independently |
|
6 |
High difficulty Works within complicated and intricate guidelines or regulations |
Minimum 1 year related experience required Ability to perform some to most duties with minimal training |
Some supervision is needed, may supervise students Works mostly independently, may use professional judgement |
|
7 |
High to very high difficulty Works within rigorous regulations and strict guidelines |
Minimum 2 years related experience required Performs many high level duties |
Minimal supervision is required, supervises students Works independently with some professional judgement |