Job Evaluation & Base Pay Design
A well-designed base pay structure provides the foundation for consistent pay decisions, internal equity, and effective workforce management. By aligning pay with the relative value of roles, organizations can strengthen governance, support talent attraction and retention, and improve employee trust.
At PwC, we help organizations establish structured, transparent, and market-informed base pay frameworks that reflect both internal job value and external market practices.
Our Approach
We tailor each solution to your organization’s strategy, operating model, and workforce requirements.
Our approach includes:
1. Assessment of the current grading and salary structure |
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2. Market salary benchmarking |
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3. Job evaluation |
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4. Grade structure development |
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5. Base pay structure design |
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6. Implementation and transition support |
STRATA® Job Evaluation Methodology
PwC’s STRATA® methodology is an internationally recognized analytical job evaluation approach that provides a consistent and objective framework for assessing the relative value of roles.
Each role is evaluated across four core dimensions:
1. Expertise |
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2. Problem Solving |
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3. Accountability |
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4. Impact and Scope of Influence |
The evaluation outcomes establish a robust foundation for developing grading structures, defining job hierarchy, and designing equitable base pay frameworks.
Our Methodology
We begin with job evaluation workshops and calibration sessions to ensure a consistent understanding of the methodology and alignment across stakeholders. Based on the evaluation outcomes, we establish a transparent grading structure and develop a job worth matrix that reflects the relative value of each role.
Using these results together with market benchmarking data, we design a fit-for-purpose base pay structure with defined minimum, midpoint, and maximum salary ranges for each grade. To support implementation, we conduct financial impact and transition analyses, enabling organizations to assess budget implications, identify pay gaps, and implement the new salary structure through a practical and sustainable transition plan.
Why PwC?
Our methodology provides a consistent and evidence-based approach to evaluating roles and determining appropriate pay levels, promoting internal equity and reducing subjectivity in pay decisions.
Whether you are establishing a grading framework for the first time or redesigning an existing salary structure, our approach is adaptable to organizations of different sizes, sectors, and levels of complexity.
We actively engage managers and key stakeholders throughout the evaluation process, building confidence in the methodology and ensuring alignment on grading outcomes.
Our focus extends beyond designing salary ranges. We help organizations implement base pay structures that are practical to administer, financially sustainable, and capable of supporting future organizational growth.
