Stanford University recognizes the importance of paying a living wage to all service workers, whether directly employed by Stanford or working for suppliers and contractors. The following guidelines apply to (a) suppliers and contractors whose employees perform services at Stanford, including the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), that Stanford might otherwise perform with directly hired hourly employees, as well as to (b) suppliers and contractors whose employees at Stanford are not covered by collective bargaining. These guidelines establish minimum pay, access to healthcare benefits, and compensated time off for service workers and in no way prevent or limit suppliers and contractors from paying higher wages and benefits to their service workers.
The wage guidelines are two-tiered, with an identified minimum living wage established if the employer provides a health plan, and a higher minimum living wage required if no health benefits are provided. The guidelines establish at least 10 compensated days off annually for full time employees who have worked for the supplier or contractor for at least one year. This includes holidays and other paid time off such as vacations, sick and personal days.
Stanford and suppliers/contractors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
When Stanford changes suppliers or contractors, it will encourage the new supplier or contractor to fill any existing vacancies by interviewing and considering qualified employees of the previous supplier or contractor.
The wage and benefit levels set under these guidelines are reviewed on an annual basis and adjusted as appropriate based on recommendations from University Human Resources.
Minimum Living Wage Rates
| Effective Dates | With Health Benefits | Without Health Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025-9/30/2026 | $20.76 | $23.59 |
| 12/1/2024-9/30/2025 | $20.46 | $23.24 |
| 12/1/2023- 11/30/2024 | $19.53 | $22.19 |
| 10/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 | $18.55 | $21.08 |
| 10/1/2021 – 9/30/2022 | $17.26 | $19.61 |
| 10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021 | $16.44 | $18.68 |
| 10/1/2019 – 9/30/2020 | $15.88 | $18.05 |
| 10/1/2018 – 9/30/2019 | $15.31 | $17.40 |
| 10/1/2017 – 9/30/2018 | $14.55 | $16.54 |
| 10/1/2016 – 9/30/2017 | $14.06 | $15.97 |
Applicability
These guidelines apply to suppliers and contractors whose employees provide any services, including but not limited to, maintenance, grounds keeping, housing and food services and general administrative jobs directly to Stanford University when all of the following conditions are met:
- The workers are employees of suppliers/contractors with agreements with Stanford University.
- Such workers are regular or temporary employees of the supplier/contractor.
- Such workers are not represented under any existing collective bargaining relationship.
- The aggregate value of all the supplier/contractor’s contract(s) with Stanford exceeds $100,000 per year. This means that single suppliers/contractors with several small contracts that are individually smaller than $100,000 but when totaled are at or above $100,000 will be covered by this policy.
These guidelines do not apply to tenants or other entities doing business on university-owned land. This includes Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.