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# How to create a Salary?

# Creating a Salary

1. From the **Home** page, open the left-hand menu and click **Company**, then select **Salaries**.

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2. You will now see a table listing all existing salary types, along with their **Name**, **Rate Type**, and **Payment Method**.
Click **Add Salary**.A modal will appear requesting the configuration details of the new salary.

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3. **Fill in the Salary Name**
Enter a **Name** that clearly identifies this salary type.
For example: “Standard Monthly Salary”, “Hourly Worker Rate”, or “Commission Rate”.

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4. **Choose the Rate Type**
You will now choose how this salary amount will be calculated.


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The available **Rate Types** are:
#### **1. Multiplier Rate**
Used when the salary is defined as a multiplier of another element. **__*(Only accept Fixed value for all employees)*__**
**__*For example:*__**
* *1.0 × Base Rate*
* *1.5 × Base Rate for Overtime*
This approach is useful when salary varies based on factors such as role, level, or payroll structure.

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#### **2. Hourly Rate**
Used when the employee is paid based on the number of hours worked.
For example:
* *£10.50 per hour*
* *£15 per hour*
The final value depends on the expected weekly hours and payroll frequency.

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#### **3. Rate Per Unit**
Used when payment is calculated per unit produced or completed.
Common for performance or production-based roles.
For example:
* *£0.50 per unit produced*
* *£20 per delivery*

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5. **Choose the Configuration Method**
After selecting the Rate Type, choose how the value will be applied.
You will see the following configuration options:

###### A. Custom for Each Employee
Use this when each employee will have their own individual amount.
Ideal for cases where:
* employees have different hourly rates
* multipliers vary by worker or position
* performance metrics differ between individuals
###### B. Fixed Value for All Employees
Use this when the salary rate should be the same for everyone assigned to this salary type.
Ideal for:
* standardised hourly rates
* flat per-unit payments
* uniform multipliers

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6. **Save the Salary**
Once all information has been completed, click **Save**.
Your new salary type will now appear in the Salaries list and can be assigned to employees during their onboarding or updated later through their Employment Details.