How much should i get paid an hour?

Question

I just started working as a student aid in New York. i'm not on financial aid or any other form of tuition support, nor workstudy, but i am tax exempt. i was told that i would be paid minimum wage which is $7.15 in NY. I would like to know, will i get paid all $7.15 per hour, or is there some kind of loop hole the university is goint to use in order to decrease my wage to $5.15, which is the federal minimum wage. Don't tell me to go and ask.

Answer 1

That is horrible... your time is worth way more than $7.15/hr. I am also in college right now... I make $20+/hr most nights delivering pizzas. I have friends who are waiters who make more than that. My opinion: go for something with tips, unless you can do homework on the job or it is a good resume builder.

Answer 2

No, the State minimum wage takes precedence. If they told you it was $7.15, it'll be $7.15.

However, expect deductions - income tax, maybe, state tax, social security and medicare. Don't expect to get a pure hours worked * $7.15 back. It'll be smaller. Some you get back when you file taxes, others you might get back when you retire. Plan on, say, 20% deduction. So, 40 hours might pay you around $228.

Answer 3

If you were told that you'd be paid $7.15/hr, you will be paid that amount - but that will not necessarily be your take-home pay. Few states have their own minimum wage - most follow the federal minimum - but in these few states, the higher wage stands as the legal amount, with few exceptions (eg., in CA if you're a minor working in Work Ability or another gov't-run or sponsored program, they can pay you the federal minimum wage).

Answer 4

If the minimum wage is $7.15 in New York, then the chances are pretty good you'll be paid $7.15.

Answer 5

The state min wage always takes precedence over the federal.