Hello, I am Ashutosh, and I am from Guwahati, Assam. I wish to know something, how is a salary calculated for a position. Is there any specific formula or based on minimum wages/industry trends? How are the slabs and grades created? Can anyone guide me?
Thanks,
Ashutosh Sharma
From India
Thanks,
Ashutosh Sharma
From India
Dear Ashutosh,
It is not possible to give you a clear answer when your question is not both industry-specific and job-specific. If you are a student/researcher, better browse the internet for good reads and relevant books on wage and salary administration.
From India, Salem
It is not possible to give you a clear answer when your question is not both industry-specific and job-specific. If you are a student/researcher, better browse the internet for good reads and relevant books on wage and salary administration.
From India, Salem
Dear Sir, Thank you for the suggestions and guidance. I shall do the same, actually I too have been trying to get info about this but unable to. Sincerely, Ashutosh Sharma
From India
From India
Dear Colleague,
As rightly guided by our colleague, Mr. Umakanthan, it is a subject that needs to be studied deeply for a full understanding. Sharing a few thoughts:
Workmen Wages:
Regarding the workers who mostly perform manual, skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and technical jobs, and are employed in "Scheduled Employment" (a list of industries specified in the notifications) under the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, their wages are determined by the minimum wages notifications released from time to time. There is another concept called National Floor Wage (NFW), which is the bare minimum to be paid, with all minimum wages generally fixed above the NFW levels.
In the case of large/medium-sized industries where trade unions are present, there will be "settlements" between employers and employees that determine the wages and other benefits. In some cases, it is based on "awards" passed by labor courts or industrial tribunals, which are to be followed.
For executives and managerial employees, the compensation and benefits are purely based on the job role, job analysis, the value of the job and skills required, demand in the market, and market surveys of compensation and benefits to retain employees with effective components of compensation and benefits. Many consulting firms work on this to provide data analysis on aspects such as:
- Job Band
- Job Value
- Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Pay structure for each band and layer or level, etc.
There is a lot of information available on websites that you can explore. There are also excellent books on "Wage and Salary Administration" that provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject and are worth looking into for a complete knowledge.
All the best,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
As rightly guided by our colleague, Mr. Umakanthan, it is a subject that needs to be studied deeply for a full understanding. Sharing a few thoughts:
Workmen Wages:
Regarding the workers who mostly perform manual, skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and technical jobs, and are employed in "Scheduled Employment" (a list of industries specified in the notifications) under the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, their wages are determined by the minimum wages notifications released from time to time. There is another concept called National Floor Wage (NFW), which is the bare minimum to be paid, with all minimum wages generally fixed above the NFW levels.
In the case of large/medium-sized industries where trade unions are present, there will be "settlements" between employers and employees that determine the wages and other benefits. In some cases, it is based on "awards" passed by labor courts or industrial tribunals, which are to be followed.
For executives and managerial employees, the compensation and benefits are purely based on the job role, job analysis, the value of the job and skills required, demand in the market, and market surveys of compensation and benefits to retain employees with effective components of compensation and benefits. Many consulting firms work on this to provide data analysis on aspects such as:
- Job Band
- Job Value
- Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Pay structure for each band and layer or level, etc.
There is a lot of information available on websites that you can explore. There are also excellent books on "Wage and Salary Administration" that provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject and are worth looking into for a complete knowledge.
All the best,
Dr. P. Sivakumar
Doctor Siva Global HR
Tamil Nadu
From India, Chennai
Based on the type of organization, capacity to pay, prevailing rate of remuneration in the market (similar industries), market availability of candidates, etc., the remuneration structures are framed differently by different organizations.
For the workmen category, the basic guideline is minimum wages. However, there is no harm in paying more if the organization has the capacity to do so. In new organizations, there is no union initially, and the employees are typically divided into two categories: bargain-able staff and management staff, including supervisors.
For management staff, the remuneration package may be determined based on different grades of employees and market availability. There is no specific law or rule in this regard; it is mostly driven by common sense.
S K Bandyopadhyay (WB, Howrah) CEO - USD HR Solutions +91 98310 81531 skb@usdhrs.in USD HR Solutions – To strive towards excellence with effort and integrity
From India, New Delhi
For the workmen category, the basic guideline is minimum wages. However, there is no harm in paying more if the organization has the capacity to do so. In new organizations, there is no union initially, and the employees are typically divided into two categories: bargain-able staff and management staff, including supervisors.
For management staff, the remuneration package may be determined based on different grades of employees and market availability. There is no specific law or rule in this regard; it is mostly driven by common sense.
S K Bandyopadhyay (WB, Howrah) CEO - USD HR Solutions +91 98310 81531 skb@usdhrs.in USD HR Solutions – To strive towards excellence with effort and integrity
From India, New Delhi
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