Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Pay range

Also called: salary range

ELI5

The minimum and maximum pay for a role or level.

Used in conversation

“The chart names pay range, but it does not show the actual responsibility.”

Pitch context

You will see “Pay range” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.