ASE appointment and pay rate information
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, noted as “base” in the table below.
ASE pay rate table
The following pay rates apply to hourly academic student employee positions within the Department of Bioengineering. The College of Engineering and other departments may employ students with different job titles and at different pay rates.
| Title/Pay Classification | Occupation Code | Minimum Hourly Rate | Job Duties | Standard Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader/Grader | 10886 |
Undergraduate student: $18.95/hr Graduate student: $18.95/hr |
Non-teaching/research academic assistance | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
| Tutor | 10887 |
Undergraduate student: $18.95/hr Graduate student: $18.95/hr |
Tutoring | Undergraduate or Graduate Student |
| UG Teaching Assistant | 10868 | $18.95/hr | Assist in teaching | Undergraduate Student |
| UG Research Assistant | 10869 | $18.95/hr | Assist in research | Undergraduate Student |
| Research Assistant | 10847 |
$3,285/month **Salary noted is for 50% FTE/half time (20 hours per week) |
Assist in research | Graduate student |
| Teaching Assistant | 10817 |
$3,285/month **Salary noted is for 50% FTE/half time (20 hours per week) |
Assist in teaching | Graduate Student |