Student Employment Job Classification Guide
All students must be paid hourly at the same base rate for comparable work. The state
minimum wage may influence base pay for all student jobs. For new positions, departments
must ensure funds have been allocated and classification has been approved before
submitting Student Job Assignment Form.
For Federal Work Study postions students will be paid $15.00 per/hr for on campus
jobs and $16.00 per/hr for off campus jobs. If you have questions related to Federal
Work Study please email Dany Mot motd@middlesex.mass.edu.
*Starting January 2022 the Massachusetts minimum wage will increase. Please see the
updated grade level and base hourly rate.
Grades are based on complexity and responsibilities.
|
Grade Level |
Base Hourly Rate |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Grade 1 |
$15.00 |
Entry-level position that involves routine or repetitious work. Employee is well supervised. No experience required. Responsibilities will require basic knowledge of assigned tasks. |
|
Grade 2 |
$16.00 |
Requires previous work experience and/or moderate level of competence. Tasks assigned require some degree of responsibility. Responsibilities may include leadership or oversight of a project or area or may involve light supervision of peers. Requirements may include a degree of proficiency in a particular skill area. Independent work is likely. Specific training may be necessary. |
|
Grade 3 |
$17.00 |
A high level of competence is expected and tasks require responsibility and independent thinking/judgment. Job may be complex and have additional qualifications. Responsibilities require proficiency in an area of specialized knowledge or skill. Training is required. |
If you as a supervisor have any questions or concerns please email StudentEmployment@middlesex.mass.edu