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Pay Compression Checker

Pay compression happens when the pay gap between levels — or between new and tenured staff — becomes too small. This checks the differential between two salaries and flags a narrow or inverted gap.

Lower Role PayHigher Role Pay

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Differential between levels

Enter the pay of a lower role (e.g. a senior employee or subordinate) and a higher role (e.g. their new hire or manager).

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