Wage Scale and Level Definitions

Middlebury Undergraduate Student Wage Scale

Effective January 1, 2026

MIIS Graduate Student Wage Scale

Effective January 1, 2026

Archived Pay Grade Ranges

2025 Student Wage Scales (effective January 1, 2025)

Wage Scale Criteria 

The wage scale is set by the following criteria (see Level Definitions for further details):

• Level of skills required, including any specialized skills
• Level of experience and/or training required
• Level of independent work, confidentiality, and peer supervision
• Level of mental activity
• Level of accountability

Positions that clearly require a higher pay rate outside of the set levels - due to specialized experience or technical expertise - will be managed on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.

Level Definitions 

Level A (General)

Includes all entry-level student positions that do not require prior training or special skills beyond basic computer proficiency. These positions require minimum and finite on-the-job training, do not involve supervision of others, and involve a combination of some independent work and some supervision. 

Examples: Office Assistants, Monitors, Note Takers, Mail Clerks, Library Circulation Desk Assistants, Retail Clerks,  Receptionists, Athletics Game Staff, and Athletics Videographers

Level B (Skilled)

Includes positions that require a higher level of responsibility and independence. These roles typically require some prior training or experience and may involve extensive on-the-job training or certification. Students in these positions may be responsible for an aspect of a program, and/or supervise other students. 

Examples: Research Assistants, Social Media Coordinators, Athletics Head Monitors, Museum Interns, Teaching Assistants, Civic Leadership Fellows, Box Office Supervisors, Ski and Snowboard Instructors, Tutors, Van Drivers, and Graders

Level C (Specialist)

Includes positions that may require advanced supervisory skills, a high level of academic achievement, or other other specialized qualifications. These positions may be responsible for the success of an entire program and typically require extensive prior experience, highly specialized skills, or ongoing training. Job duties may include hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising other students. 

Examples: Lead Computer Consultants, CTLR Lead Tutors, Media Specialists, Peer Career Advisors, Senior Admissions Fellows, Crossroads Cafe Managers, and Certified Crowd Managers

One-time Payment Wages

Hourly rate cannot be less than the Level A rate.

• Van Drivers: Level B on the Student Wage Scale
• Crowd Managers: Level C on the Student Wage Scale
• Photographer: Determined by the supervisor using the Level Definitions and Student Wage Scale
• Videographer: Determined by the supervisor using the Level Definitions and Student Wage Scale
• DJ/Musicians/Page-turners for Performing Artists: $25 per hour (per musician)
• Putting up Posters: Level A on the Student Wage Scale
• Art Models: $25 per hour