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The Pay Range Position Percentage calculates where an employee's salary falls within a defined pay range. It helps organizations determine compensation positioning and make informed decisions about salary adjustments and promotions.
The calculator uses the pay range position formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the percentage position of a salary within a pay range, where 0% represents the minimum and 100% represents the maximum of the range.
Details: Understanding pay range position is crucial for compensation analysis, ensuring pay equity, making promotion decisions, and maintaining competitive salary structures within an organization.
Tips: Enter current salary, minimum pay range, and maximum pay range in dollars. All values must be positive numbers, and the maximum must be greater than the minimum.
Q1: What does the position percentage indicate?
A: It shows where an employee's salary falls within the pay range - lower percentages indicate salaries closer to the minimum, while higher percentages indicate salaries closer to the maximum.
Q2: What is considered a good position percentage?
A: Typically, 50-75% is considered mid-range, while above 75% may indicate readiness for promotion or range maximum. Below 25% may suggest underpayment.
Q3: How often should pay range position be calculated?
A: Annually during compensation reviews, or whenever there are significant changes to pay ranges or individual salaries.
Q4: Can position percentage exceed 100%?
A: Yes, if an employee's salary exceeds the maximum of their current pay range, indicating they may be "red-circled" or ready for promotion.
Q5: How does this help with compensation planning?
A: It provides a standardized way to compare salaries across different roles and levels, ensuring fair and equitable compensation practices.