Wage Scale and Level Definitions
Middlebury Undergraduate Student Wage Scale
Effective January 1, 2025
| 1st Year Base | 2nd Year Base | 3rd Year Base | 4th Year Base | |
| General Level A |
$14.01 | $14.15 | $14.29 | $14.43 |
| Skilled Level B |
$14.43 | $14.57 | $14.72 | $14.86 |
| Specialist Level C |
$14.86 | $15.01 | $15.16 | $15.31 |
Years above refer to approved academic years of employment in the same position. Student employees who return to a position they held in a previous year are eligible for a wage increase based on established wage scale. Raises are only awarded for academic years in which they are approved.
MIIS Graduate Student Wage Scale
Effective January 1, 2025
| 1st Year Base | 2nd Year Base | 3rd Year Base | |
| General Level A |
$16.50 | $16.75 | $17.00 |
| Skilled Level B |
$17.00 | $17.25 | $17.50 |
| Specialist Level C |
$17.50 | $17.75 | $18.00 |
Years above refer to approved academic years of employment in the same position. Student employees who return to a position they held in a previous year are eligible for a wage increase based on established wage scale. Raises are only awarded for academic years in which they are approved.
Wage Scale Criteria
The wage scale is set by the following criteria (see Level Definitions for further details):
- Level of skills required, including special skills
- Level of experience/training required
- Level of independent work, confidentiality and peer supervision
- Level of mental activity
- Level of accountability
Any position that clearly requires a higher pay rate outside of the set levels because of experience and levels of technical expertise required will be managed through Human Resources on a case-by-case basis.
Level Definitions
Level A (General)
Includes all entry-level student jobs that do not require previous training or special skills other than basic computer skills. Requires minimum and finite on-the-job training. Does not require supervision of others. Requires some independence, but also 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. Requires some previous training or experience. Positions offer extensive on-the-job training or require certification. Students may be responsible for an aspect of a program, and/or supervising 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 special supervisory skills or an advanced level of academic achievement or other qualifications. Position might be responsible for the success of an entire program. Requires extensive previous 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 base rate.
- Van Drivers: Level B on the Student Wage Scale (First Year Rate only)
- Crowd Managers: Level C on the Student Wage Scale (First Year Rate only)
- Photographer: Determined by the supervisor using the Student Wage Scale (First Year Rate only)
- Videographer: Determined by the supervisor using the Student Wage Scale (First Year Rate only)
- DJ/Musicians/Page-turners for Performing Artists: $25 per hour (per musician)
- Putting up Posters: Level A on the Student Wage Scale (First Year Rate only)
- Art Models: $25 per hour