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Compa-Ratio Calculator
The compa-ratio compares an employee's pay to the midpoint of their pay range. A ratio of 1.0 means they are paid exactly at the market reference point; below 1.0 is below midpoint, above 1.0 is above it.
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About Compa-Ratio
Compa-ratio measures how competitive a salary is versus a target position in the grade or against market percentiles (such as the 25th, 50th and 75th).
A compa-ratio of 100% means the salary sits exactly at the reference point (midpoint or percentile).
- Below 85%: Significantly below market.
- 85% – 95%: Below market rate.
- 95% – 105%: Competitive with market.
- 105% – 115%: Above market rate.
- Above 115%: Significantly above market.
Indicative only. For pay decisions that matter, our consultants provide the full methodology and market data.