Compensation

Classified Staff

Find out if you’re covered by a labor contract, determine which union represents you, examine your pay tables, and more.

Professional Staff

Professional staff are non-union, non-academic employees working at the University. Learn more about your position, excess compensation, and temporary pay increases.

Represented civil service exempt staff

Information about job profiles of civil service exempt staff represented by a union is included in this section.

Student hourly employee compensation and work hours limits

Discover the details of employment, compensation, work hours, and other critical student employment topics.

Overtime for non-academic staff

Discover the details and processes that encompass overtime for non-academic staff.

News

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January 1, 2025 minimum wage increase

Effective January 1, 2025, the UW’s minimum wage will increase from $19.97 per hour to $20.76 per hour following the City of Seattle minimum wage.

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WA State threshold for OT exempt employees will rise in 2025 by 15%

Weekly earnings changes for overtime exempt employees beginning January 1, 2025.

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Salary increases for staff jobs as of July 1, 2024

The July 1, 2024 increases should be visible in Workday as of July 22, 2024 and reflected on July 25, 2024 paychecks.

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Pro staff market range and grade adjustments

Effective March 1, 2024, market ranges for professional staff jobs will be adjusted based on the 2023 Professional Staff Salary Survey.

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Compensation

Compensation develops and administers the compensation and classification programs that help the UW attract, retain, and motivate UW staff. They also establish student employee compensation requirements in accordance with University policy.