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Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Pay band

Also called: salary band

ELI5

A grouped compensation range covering one or more job levels.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for pay band.”

Pitch context

You will see “Pay band” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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