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Use the internal pay policy feature to define a custom pay range for a role and display it alongside market benchmark data. The pay policy provides a visual reference for your organisation's pay positioning and helps you assess salary decisions against your intended range.
When to use an internal pay policy
Use an internal pay policy when you want to:
Visualise your organisation's pay positioning against the market benchmark.
Assess a proposed salary against your intended pay range.
Model different pay scenarios, such as market-relative or fixed-amount bands.
Prepare for a remuneration review using a defined reference range.
Compare pay positioning across two roles using separate pay bands.
Set an internal pay policy for one role
1. Open the pay policy panel
From the analysis view, click Internal pay policy in the top action bar. The Set internal pay policy panel opens.
2. Define the lower band
Set the lower boundary of your pay range in the From field. You can select a market-relative calculation, such as Market +10%, or enter a specific dollar amount.
Market-relative calculates the corresponding dollar amount automatically.
Fixed amount lets you enter a specific dollar figure. The calculation menu displays Set amount.
3. Define the upper band
Set the upper boundary in the To field using a market-relative calculation or a fixed dollar amount. The From and To values can use different methods.
4. Save the pay policy
Click Set payband. The chart immediately displays the internal pay policy band over the market benchmark and labels the calculated midpoint.
The midpoint is calculated using (From + To) / 2. To discard your changes, click Cancel.
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The internal pay policy is saved with the analysis, not to the position record. When you reopen the analysis from Recent analyses, the pay policy is restored.
Set internal pay policies for two roles
When two roles are open in Compare mode, click Internal pay policy. The panel lists both roles, with separate From and To fields for each role.
1. Set the From and To values for the first role using a market-relative calculation or a fixed amount.
2. Set the From and To values for the second role independently. The second role can use different methods.
3. Click Set payband to apply both pay policies.
Each role's pay band and calculated midpoint appear against its analysis chart.
Understand the pay policy display
The internal pay policy appears on the analysis chart as a distinct band overlay, with the calculated midpoint marked as a reference point.
The summary below the chart displays the internal pay band range alongside the market benchmark and employee salary ranges.
The midpoint is the reference point used to calculate the employee salary compa-ratio for each employee displayed on the chart.
Use the Display toggle to show or hide the internal pay band series on the chart.
Choose between market-relative and fixed amounts
Approach | When to use it |
Market-relative | Use this when you want your pay range to stay aligned with the market. It is useful when your pay policy is defined as a percentage above or below the market median. |
Fixed amount | Use this when your organisation has specific salary ranges based on internal grading structures, budget constraints, or enterprise agreements. |
You can combine both approaches. For example, set the lower band using a market-relative calculation and the upper band as a fixed amount. You can also use different approaches for each role in Compare mode.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pay policy saved to the position? +
No. The internal pay policy applies to the current analysis session and is cleared when you begin another analysis or navigate away. Maintain pay band information against a position through your organisation's remuneration settings.
Can I edit the pay policy after setting it? +
Yes. Click Internal pay policy from the analysis view to reopen the panel and make changes.
How is the midpoint calculated? +
The midpoint is the arithmetic average of the From and To values: (From + To) / 2. For example, if From is $85,000 and To is $105,000, the midpoint is $95,000.
What is the difference between the internal pay policy and employee salaries? +
Employee salaries reflect the actual salaries paid to employees in the role. The internal pay policy is a custom range you define to represent your intended or target pay positioning.
Can I set a different pay policy for each role in Compare mode? +
Yes. The pay policy panel lists both roles separately, and each role can have its own From and To values.