Compensation
Student Pay & Job Levels
Student positions should be assigned an appropriate job level based on the job responsibilities and experience required. Employing departments should pay student employees according to the student pay scale between the minimum and maximum rates for the designated level. It is recommended that departments periodically review their job levels and rates of pay for all student employees to ensure internal equity.
Student employees who are enrolled at Purdue University and meet the credit requirement do not pay FICA tax. Student employees not attending Purdue University pay FICA tax. Graduate and undergraduate students may be employed or continue to be employed as students during the summer period. FICA tax, however, will be withheld if the student is not enrolled in classes at Purdue.
Overtime Pay
Students who work in excess of 40 hours weekly are eligible for overtime pay. Hours worked include all Purdue positions and overtime pay is charged to the account for the position worked when overtime status took effect.
Merit Pay
Student employees may be eligible for merit pay increases based on department specifications. Increases should be fair, consistent, and based on the employees work performance and contributions. Supervisors awarding a merit pay increase should also complete a formal performance evaluation with the student.
Federal Work-Study
All student positions qualify as Federal Work-Study eligible positions. Consult with the Division of Financial Aid for policies and procedures to employ work-study eligible students.
Pay Range & Position Classification
|
Job Level |
Pay Rate Range |
Job Duties |
Required Experience |
Skill Level |
Supervision |
Position Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Student 1 20003261 |
$7.25 - $11.30 |
Duties are routine, general, and simple to perform; Minimal judgement needed |
None to some limited experience and/or education required |
No special skills necessary; training is provided |
Work closely supervised; No supervision of other student employees |
Entry Level |
|
Student 2 20003262 |
$9.38 - $13.62 |
Duties are routine, but moderately difficult to perform; Elevated level of responsibility; Exercises some independent judgement |
Some related experience and/or education necessary |
Some acquired skills and specialized training necessary to perform job independently within scope |
General supervision provided; peer coaching expectations; May supervise other student employees |
Skilled Position |
|
Student 3 20003263 |
$10.89 - $15.79 |
Duties are more complex and technical in nature; Moderate responsibility; Independent judgement and decision making necessary |
Previous work experience or equivalent education required |
Specific knowledge, special skills, and related experience required to perform duties with minimal training |
Work independently with supervisor involvement; May supervise other student employees |
Advanced Skill, Technical Position; Lead Role |
|
Student 4 20003836 |
$13.06 - $18.95 |
Specialty position and/or duties involving a high level of difficulty/complexity in a self-guided environment; High degree of responsibility and professionalism |
Substantial previous work experience and education required |
Significant amount of specialized training and special skills; Ability to execute tasks at the highest level |
Self-directed, working independently under supervisor guidance; May supervise and direct the development of other student employees |
Specialty Position; Professional Role, Internship |
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Table Last Updated: February 2022 |
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