On-Campus Wage Rates
2025 Wage Chart Changes
Minimum wage at GVSU and within the State of Michigan will be changing in early 2025. GVSU minimum wage will be increasing to $12 per hour effective January 1, 2025 and Michigan Minimum Wage will be increasing to $12.48 per hour effective February 21, 2025. Therefore, most hourly student employees will receive an automatic $1.44 increase effective January 1, 2025 and an additional 48 cent increase effective February 21, 2025. These increases would be based off of the wage the student employees are currently earning, regardless of whether or not they are already earning above the minimum rate. We understand that these changes will have a big impact on campus and have created a FAQ page to help you better understand the process and how it will impact you.
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.
Student 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 |
Student Wages - January 1, 2025
|
Step A |
Step B |
Step C |
Step D |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
$12.00 |
$12.15 |
$12.30 |
$12.45 |
|
2 |
$12.25 |
$12.40 |
$12.55 |
$12.70 |
|
3 |
$12.50 |
$12.75 |
$13.00 |
$13.25 |
|
4 |
$13.20 |
$13.45 |
$13.70 |
$13.95 |
|
5 |
$14.10 |
$14.35 |
$14.60 |
$14.85 |
|
6 |
$15.10 |
$15.35 |
$15.60 |
$15.85 |
|
7 |
$16.60 |
$17.60 |
$18.60 |
$19.60 |
Student Wages - 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 |
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 |