Lecturer, GPTI, Teaching Assistant, and Minimum Wage Pay Changes Effective 1/1/2026

Beginning January 1, 2026, Lecturer, Graduate Part-Time Instructor (GPTI), Teaching Assistant, and student & temporary worker pay rates will increase as follows:

  • Lecturer & GPTI pay will increase to $5,100 per fully-enrolled 3-credit course
  • Teaching Assistant pay will remain at $1,930 per 3-credit course

For those supervising student and temporary workers, please note:

  • The Denver minimum wage will increase to $19.29 per hour, effective January 1, 2026.
  • Please review your current budgets and plan to work within your previously approved overall budget amount, adjusting as needed (e.g., by modifying student hours or reallocating funds).

If you have any questions, please reach out to sehdhr@ucdenver.edu.