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.