Pay Factors

The Pay Factors (F.A.I.R.) have been established by OSHR for equal consideration of salary adjustments.

Funding Source

  • The amount of funding that a manager or organization has available when making pay decisions

Appropriate Market Rate

  • The market rate applicable to the functional competencies demonstrated by the employee
  • Journey market rate guidelines/market reference rate guidelines and related market information
  • Market dynamics

Internal Pay Alignment

  • The consistent alignment of salaries among employees who demonstrate similar required competencies in the same banded class within a work unit or organization
  • Internal pay alignment (equity)
  • Current salary and total compensation

Required Competencies

  • The functional competencies and associated levels that are required based on organizational business need and subsequently demonstrated on the job by the employee
  • Minimum qualifications for class
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Related education and experience
  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Training, certifications, and licenses
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