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2009-2010 Student Academic Titles and Pay Rates

The rates for student academic titles are established each fiscal year by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. There is an established salary range with  a minimum and maximum amount that may be paid for each job title.  Departmental pay practices normally determine how much is paid within the established range. You'll normally be paid at an entry-level rate when you start working in student academic position. Students who have gained experience or have demonstrated competence or special qualifications might be paid at a higher rate.

These tables show basic pay rate information for student academic titles for the 2009-2010 year. Monthly and annual rates of pay are expressed as full-time rates. So if you work less than full-time, your actual salary will be proportionate to the number of hours you're appointed.

0066 Tutor (Undergraduate)

Class Hourly Monthly (FTE) Annually (FTE)
All class ranks $9.89-$16.09 $1,713-$2,789 $20,556-$33,468

0070 Assistant (Undergraduate)

Class Hourly Monthly (FTE) Annually (FTE)
Freshman 0-29 hours $8.38-$10.57 $1,451-$1,832 $17,412-$21,984
Sophomore 30-59 hours $8.80-$11.53 $1,524-$1,997 $18,288-$23,964
Junior 60-89 hours $9.23-$12.56 $1,599-$2,176 $19,188-$26,112
Senior 90 hours or more $9.93-$15.03 $1,720-$2,604 $20,640-$31,248

0095 Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA)

Class Hourly Monthly (FTE) Annually (FTE)
Freshman 0-29 hours $8.38-$10.57 $1,451-$1,832 $17,412-$21,984
Sophomore 30-59 hours $8.80-$11.53 $1,524-$1,997 $18,288-$23,964
Junior 60-89 hours $9.23-$12.56 $1,599-$2,176 $19,188-$26,112
Senior 90 hours or more $9.93-$15.03 $1,720-$2,604 $20,640-$31,248

Graduate Students

Title Hourly Monthly (FTE) Annually (FTE)
0045 Assistant Instructor (AI) (9 mo) * $13.19-$64.11 $2,285-$11,111 $20,565-$99,999
0061 Teaching Assistant (SI) (9 mo)* $15.20- $25.59 $2,634- $4,435 $23,706- $39,915
0062 Teaching Assistant-NSC (9 mo) * $11.28- $20.48 $1,955- $3,550 $17,595- $31,950
0063 Teaching Assistant (9 mo) * $11.28- $23.90 $1,955- $4,142 $17,595- $37,278
0064 Tutor (Graduate) $11.57- $19.33 $2,005- $3,349 $24,060- $40,188
0065 Academic Assistant $11.86- $19.15 $2,055- $3,318 $24,660- $39,816
0071 Assistant (Graduate) $11.27- $25.00 $1,953- $4,333 $23,436- $51,996
0090 Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) (12 mo) $12.20- $27.06 $2,114- $4,690 $25,368- $56,280

*Ranges do not reflect additional compensation for tuition assistance. Tuition assistance of:

  • $3,566 is provided for TAs and AIs appointed 50% time or greater (20 hours/week or more).
  • $1,783 is provided for TAs and AIs appointed 25%-47.5% (10-19 hours/week).
  • TAs and AIs appointed for less than 25% time (fewer than 10 hours/week) do not qualify for tuition assistance.
  • Tuition assistance totaling $1,334 will be provided to TAs and AIs appointed 50% time or more during at least one summer session.

See "tuition assistance" for more information.

2009-2010 Student Non-Academic Titles and Rates

The rates for student non-academic titles are established each fiscal year by Human Resource Services, Staffing and Career Management Services. There is an established salary range with a minimum and maximum amount that may be paid for each job title. Departmental pay practices normally determine how much is paid within the established range, based on the complexity of work and level of responsibility. Students who have gained experience or have demonstrated competence or special qualifications might be paid at a higher rate.

The table below provides basic rate information for Student Non-Academic Titles for the 2009-2010 year.

Job Code Title

Hourly Range

Annual Salary
0074 Student Assistant $7.26 - $10.64 $15,096 - $22,128
0075 Student Associate $7.68 - $12.45 $15,960 - $25,884
0076 Senior Student Associate $8.84 - $14.58 $18,384 - $30,312
0077 Student Technician $9.92 - $18.19 $20,628 - $37,824
0078 High School Student Worker $7.26 - $9.74 $15,096 - $20,244
0079 Non-Affiliated Student Worker $7.26 - $14.58 $15,096 - $30,312

Guidelines for Employment in Student Non-Academic Titles

Eligibility

Type of Work

  • Your work must be non-academic in nature (e.g., clerical, service, technical).
  • If you're performing research related to your degree program, you must be appointed to a student academic title.

Enrollment and Age Requirements

  • If you're a  Student Assistant, Student Associate, Senior Student Associate or Student Technician, you must be admitted to the university and meet the additional requirements listed below:
    • To be eligible for a fall or spring semester appointment, you must be enrolled in at least six semester credit hours for that semester.
    • To be eligible for a summer appointment, you must:
      • Be enrolled in at least three semester credit hours during any term of the summer session; OR
      • Have been enrolled during the previous spring semester in at least six semester credit hours. You do not have to be enrolled during the summer.
    • If you graduate in May and you held a position in one of these titles during the spring, you are eligible to remain in a student title through August 31 of the same year.
  • If you’re a Non-Affiliated Student Worker:
    • To be eligible for a fall or spring semester appointment, you must be admitted to a university-level institution other than UT Austin and be enrolled in at least six semester credit hours. To be eligible for a summer appointment, you must:
      • Be enrolled in your institution in at least three semester credit hours during any term of the summer session; OR
      • Have been enrolled in your institution during the previous spring semester in at least six semester credit hours. You do not have to be enrolled during the summer.
    • If you graduate in May and you held a position in this title during the spring, you are eligible to remain in this student title through August 31 of the same year.
  • Unless you are a May graduate remaining in a student title during the summer as stated above, you are NOT eligible for a student title if you have graduated and are no longer a student.
  • If you're a High School Student Worker:
    • To be eligible for a fall or spring semester appointment, you must be enrolled in high school and be at least 15 years old on the first day of your employment.
    • To be eligible for a summer appointment, you must have been enrolled in high school during the previous spring semester, but you don't have to be enrolled during the summer.
    • If you graduate from high school in May, you are eligible to be in this student title through August 31 of the same year.
  • If you're enrolled only in extension or online courses, you're not eligible for a student title.

Appointments

  • Your title is determined by your department based on the nature and complexity of your work.
  • Your department also determines your pay rate within a range based on the complexity of work and internal departmental equity.
  • You must complete a Student Application [PDF]. Only use this downloadable version.
  • You may work up to 40 hours per week, subject to the federal child labor laws for employees under 18 and, if you have a federal work-study award, subject to the university’s work-study policies. If you’re an international student, you may work no more than 20 hours per week during the spring and fall semester, but may work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and during semester and spring breaks.  Contact the International Office for more information.

Conditions of Employment

  • You aren't eligible for:
    • Resident tuition entitlement
    • Employee insurance benefits
    • Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Program contributions
    • Paid holiday leave
    • Longevity pay
    • Vacation/sick leave accruals or pay
    • Leave without pay
  • You are eligible for UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
  • You earn state service credit.
  • You can be dismissed at any time when dismissal is in the best interests of the university, including dismissal for reasons such as misconduct, inadequate performance of job duties, poor attendance, inability to perform job duties, loss of funding, and elimination of the position.