Pay is set by the role
Set a base salary for each designation and level, then build the salary structure.
- Salary by designation and level
- Earnings and deductions
- Formulas for each heading
What is inside
A salary built from parts
Define the parts once, and reuse them.
Payscale
One payscale for each fiscal year.
By designation and level
A base salary for each role and level.
Payroll headings
Add earnings and deductions, such as allowances.
Taxable or not
Mark each heading taxable or not.
Formulas
Work a heading out from base salary.
Linked accounts
Link a heading to an account in your books.
How it works
Build a structure in three steps
Do it once, then reuse it.
- 1
Add the headings
Create earnings and deductions.
- 2
Make the structure
Pick headings and write a formula for each.
- 3
Set the payscale
Enter base salary by designation and level.
A sample payscale
Roles, levels and base salary
One line for each designation and level.
Payscale
Base salary for each role and level.
Headings
Earnings and deductions.
Structure
The headings and formulas an employee uses.
| Designation | Level | Base salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 1 | 60,000 |
| Accountant | 1 | 40,000 |
| Accountant | 2 | 45,000 |
Sample figures, not a real company. Monthly base salary in rupees.
Common questions
Questions about payscale and structures
Short answers.
Can I set pay by designation?
Yes. The payscale holds a base salary for each designation and level.
What is a payroll heading?
One line of pay, either an earning or a deduction.
Can a heading use a formula?
Yes. A structure holds a formula for each heading.
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