Wages
Most students earn between $15.00 and $20.00 per hour. The average hourly wage rate among all student employees is $16.05.
Minimum Wage
The current minimum wage in Evanston is $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2025).
The current minimum wage in Chicago is $16.60 per hour (effective July 1, 2025).
Wage Groups and Pay Ranges
Student employees are classified under the Biweekly Temporary (BIT) pay group. Wage groups promote fair and consistent pay across similar student jobs at the university. Supervisors have the discretion to set hourly wages within the appropriate range for the job title, based on job duties and the department's budget.
- Group A - Entry-level positions
- Group B - Moderate responsibilities or skills
- Group C - Advanced duties, experience, or complexity
For FWS student employees, higher wages may result in a student reaching their earnings limit earlier in the academic year.
Student Wages 2025-2026
|
Student Wages 2025-26 |
Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
|
Evanston |
$15.00 - $17.00 |
$16.00 - $18.50 |
$17.00 - $20.00 |
|
Chicago |
$16.60 - $18.60 |
$17.60 - $20.10 |
$18.60 - $21.60 |
Pay Increases
- Merit and longevity pay increases are at the supervisor’s discretion; however, we do suggest a $.05 hourly pay increase for each quarter of continuous service.
- The combined merit and longevity pay increase, added to the base salary, should ideally not exceed the range of the job level listed above.
- Supervisors and students have a one-on-one performance review conversation at the end of the academic year, with increases in effect for the following year.