Student Wage Scale
The Student Wage Scale has been updated to reflect the 2025 New York State minimum wage increase. Please note that Student Computer Assistant positions do not follow the wage scale. A Level I position follows a Level II hiring rate of pay, a Level II position follows the Level III rate of pay, and a Level III position follows the Level IV rate of pay.
2024 Student Wage Scale (Current)
Classification Level* | Minimum Hiring Wage | Maximum Hiring Wage |
|---|---|---|
I | $15.00 | $16.75 |
II | $15.25 | $18.05 |
III | $15.85 | $19.60 |
IV | $17.00 | $24.75 |
2025 Student Wage Scale (Tentative)
Classification Level* | Minimum Hiring Wage | Maximum Hiring Wage |
|---|---|---|
I | $15.50 | $17.25 |
II | $15.75 | $18.55 |
III | $16.35 | $20.10 |
IV | $17.50 | $25.25 |
Please Note: The New York State minimum wage rate is expected to rise, effective each December 31. The Cornell Student Wage Scale will increase accordingly, for each level, to remain consistent with the NYS minimum wage increase. Annual increases will be published by the Commissioner of Labor on or before October 1. More information regarding the Cornell Student Wage Scale for each upcoming year should be available around that time.
2026 Student Wage Scale (Proposed)
Classification Level* | Minimum Hiring Wage | Maximum Hiring Wage |
|---|---|---|
I | $16.00 | $17.75 |
II | $16.25 | $19.05 |
III | $16.85 | $20.60 |
IV | $18.00 | $25.75 |