Salary increase for faculty, administrative professionals effective Oct. 1

Faculty and administrative professionals across the Washington State University system are receiving 2% salary increases effective Oct. 1.

These increases will become evident on eligible employee’s Oct. 25 paychecks.

The Washington Legislature provided support to fund a 1.6% increase, with the university contributing additional resources to bring the total up to 2%.

Classified staff not represented by a union received a 3% salary increase on July 1, with the entirety of the increases funded in the state of Washington’s 2023–25 operating budget. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements receive salary increase in line with schedules set in their contracts.

Human Resource Services has set up a General Salary Increase Information website, complete with answers to commonly asked questions.

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