Academic student positions in the UW College of Engineering are covered by the contract between the University of Washington and the United Auto Workers (UAW). Pay rates for academic student employees vary depending on the job title and classification.
The minimum hourly rate for positions such as Reader/Grader, Tutor, UG Teaching Assistant, UG Research Assistant, and Stipend Grad Trainee C is $19.25. Teaching Assistants, Predoctoral Instructors, Research Assistants, and Staff Assistants have different pay rates as established by the UW Graduate School. Pay rates for these positions may also vary based on qualifications and specific job duties.