Pay Terminology Cheat Sheet

  • Clarifying common terminology in compensation and rewards
  • Supporting HR teams in pay benchmarking and job evaluation discussions
  • Ensuring consistent use of pay-related terms across the organization
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Downloads 104 downloads Type Cheat Sheet Publication date October 17, 2025 Topics Comp. & Ben.HR Operations

This cheat sheet offers a quick reference to essential terms in compensation and pay structures, with clear definitions of concepts such as base pay, pay grades, and pay scales.

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  • Pay terminology 
  • Pay structure guide
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