On-Campus Wage Rates

Current and Future Wage Charts

The wage charts below are helpful to determine the proper starting wage rate for new student employees and wage increase amounts for current student employees. Keep in mind that these charts are used for recommendation only, so long as minimum wage requirements for GVSU and the State of Michigan are being met. It is up to the discretion of the hiring department and the budgetary constraints within that department to select an appropriate rate for their student employees.

The "Classification Responsibilities, Skills, and Supervision" section below can help supervisors determine an appropriate minimum wage for their student employees based on the services they will be providing, the skills they require, and the amount of supervision needed. We encourage supervisors to provide their students with a one step pay increase at the start of each Fall semester. Raises can be given more frequently depending on department budget and if the student's responsibilities are changing.

The wages listed below are in accordance with Michigan Minimum Wage and Senate Bill 8 that will increase minimum wage in Michigan to $15 per hour by 2027.

Student Wages - Effective February 21, 2025

 

Step A

Step B

Step C

Step D

1

$12.48

$12.63

$12.78

$12.93

2

$12.73

$12.88

$13.03

$13.18

3

$12.98

$13.23

$13.48

$13.73

4

$13.68

$13.93

$14.18

$14.43

5

$14.58

$14.83

$15.08

$15.33

6

$15.58

$15.83

$16.08

$16.33

7

$17.08

$18.08

$19.08

$20.08

Student Wages - Effective January 1, 2026

 

Step A

Step B

Step C

Step D

1

$13.73

$13.88

$14.03

$14.18

2

$13.98

$14.13

$14.28

$14.43

3

$14.23

$14.48

$14.73

$14.98

4

$14.93

$15.18

$15.43

$15.68

5

$15.83

$16.08

$16.33

$16.58

6

$16.83

$17.08

$17.33

$17.58

7

$18.33

$19.33

$20.33

$21.33

Student Wages - Effective January 1, 2027

 

Step A

Step B

Step C

Step D

1

$15.00

$15.15

$15.30

$15.45

2

$15.25

$15.40

$15.55

$15.70

3

$15.50

$15.75

$16.00

$16.25

4

$16.20

$16.45

$16.70

$16.95

5

$17.10

$17.35

$17.60

$17.85

6

$18.10

$18.35

$18.60

$18.85

7

$19.60

$20.60

$21.60

$22.60

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

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