Grant Budget Rates

FY27 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)

Disclaimer: Rates change without any notice. Please also refer to the UW official guidance at these links:

Inflation Rate Increase for Graduate Students

Salary 10%
Tuition 3%

Salaries/Stipends for Graduate Students

Monthly salary starting July 1st, 2026
All Graduate Students $7,968 (50% FTE; $3,984)

Postdoctoral Scholar Salaries

Effective Date Annual Salary
January 1, 2025 (actual) $77,976
January 1, 2026 (actual) $80,172
January 1, 2027 (estimated) $91,476
January 1, 2028 (estimated) $93,396

Payroll Quarter

Payroll quarter dates are different than academic quarter dates. Payroll Quarters consist of six pay periods, and the dates are:

  • Autumn: September 16–December 15
  • Winter: December 16–March 15
  • Spring: March 16–June 15
  • Summer: June 16–September 15

Sources:

Benefit Rates: FY27 Current Rates:

Salary Description Spend category (for SAGE budget) FY27 Current Rates
Faculty or postdoc 01-10 26.9%
Graduate student 01-30/40 31.7%
Classified staff 01-60 37.5%
Professional staff 01-70 32.4%
Hourly staff 01-80 16.1%
Graduate Stipends (FINESST ONLY) 01-90 28%

Source: UW Employee Benefit Rates

Tuition

Quarterly tuition – Academic year 26-27
Academic year (10 credits) $6,698
Summer quarter (2 credits) $1,971

Check with ESS fiscal staff if you do not see what you need.

This page last updated 6/29/2026.

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