How to set up an employee’s salary structure
Web
Updated Aug 2026
Set each employee’s salary structure — their base pay and any standing allowances — so every payroll run starts from the right figure, and one-off items (overtime, bonuses, deductions) are added on top per period.
Step by step
- Open the employeeWeb: open the employee and their salary settings. App: the HRM workspace → the employee.
- Set base pay and allowancesEnter the base salary and any recurring allowances (housing, transport, etc.).
- Run payroll from itEach payroll uses this structure as the starting point; add overtime/bonuses/deductions for the period — see overtime & allowances.
Where to find it
Web: the employee / payroll settings. App: the HRM workspace.
Assign the employee to an outlet/unit too, so their cost lands in the right P&L — see assign employees.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set an employee’s salary?
Set their salary structure — base pay plus standing allowances. Each payroll run starts from that, and you add one-off items like overtime or deductions per period.
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