Salary Setting

Establishing a starting salary for a new employee or deciding to give a promotional increase requires careful consideration. In both cases, you should determine how the employee's prior experience, knowledge, and skills compare with other employees already performing the same job.

For more information, visit the following sections of Chapter 4: Compensation in our Guide to Managing Human Resources:

• Salary Placement Guidelines
• Starting Salaries / New Hire Salaries
• Promotional and Reclassification Increases

You can also find additional answers in our Compensation FAQ.