Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 59.76
Liaison Lindsey MacDonald
Submission Date June 6, 2023

STARS v2.2

Western Washington University
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.75 / 3.00 Ashley Olson
Data Ambassador
Sustainability Engagement Institute
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Part 1. Living wage for employees

The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
25.98 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
69.57

Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors

Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Yes

A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
Aramark-Dining Services

Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
100

Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees

Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
None of the above (i.e. the lowest paid regular employee or pay grade earns less than the living wage)

A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
Represented Classified Employees (which include the college’s lowest paid positions) are covered by Washington State Human Resources policies and the state’s contract with the Washington Federation of State Employees. Permanent Represented Classified Employees are guaranteed a minimum of $15.74/hour (or as close as the Washington State General Salary Schedule allows based on the assigned salary range and step) after successful completion of their probation period.

Medical, dental, and dependent benefits are provided by state law and every employee is paid at or above minimum wage but the lowest paid regular, part-time or full time employee or pay grade is below the living wage.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
No

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
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Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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