This document provides an analysis of faculty salary structures in Washington state colleges, universities, and community colleges. Comparative analysis of national averages for faculty salaries and compensation show that Washington institutions are below the national average in terms of faculty salaries, although the amount expended for salaries and fringe benefits combined closely approaches the national mean. In addition, it is noted that the "double-digit" inflation of previous years has eliminated any real salary increases for the average faculty member in most Washington institutions while faculty productivity, when measured by credit hour loads, has increased. In response to the need to narrow the gap in faculty purchasing power and to remain competitive with other states, the Council recommends that the legislature provide funds to increase faculty salaries by from 5.4% to 13.9% in the 1977-78 academic year and that a further increase be provided for the 1978-79 academic year based on anticipated increases in the cost of living. Comparative salary data for Washington institutions, for a ranked sample of states, and for a ranked sample of representative out of state colleges is provided for each of the three types of postsecondary institutions considered. (JDS)