Understanding Job Evaluation Factors

To determine equitable pay ranges for the jobs within the organization, you can evaluate jobs. Before you can evaluate jobs, you must define evaluation methods. Typical evaluation methods include:

• Degree (Simple Subjective Point System)

• Evalucomp

• Factor comparison

• Point factor

• Hay

For each evaluation method, you must define the factors that you use to gauge the scope of each job. Typical evaluation factors include:

• Problem solving abilities

• Technical skills

• Working conditions

• Leadership qualities

• Know how

• Accountability

To enable you to rate and compare jobs, you assign points or degrees to each evaluation factor.