Applying a Default Rate to a Payroll Item

For earning:addition, deduction, or employer contribution payroll items, you can enter a default rate for employees assigned to the item. For deduction or employer contribution payroll items, you can set a default rate if the item is derived from a payroll item group.

If you derive a payroll item from another payroll item, the Default Rate field does not appear. You can’t use both a rate multiplier and a default rate on the same payroll item.

To apply a default rate to a payroll item:

1. When you’re creating or editing a payroll item, in the Default Rate field, enter a default amount or percentage. For example, enter 2.00 for two dollars, or 2% for two percent.

   Note:

   If you derive a payroll item from a payroll item group, enter the default rate as a percentage.

2. To use the default rate for all employees, check the Apply Rate to All Employees box.

3. To set specific rates to individual employees, edit the rate in the Employees tab on the payroll item’s page or on the employee's record. For more information, see Payroll Setup for Employees.

4. Click Save.

Related Topics

• Payroll Item Types
• Creating Payroll Items
• Creating Payroll Item Groups
• Setting a Limit for a Payroll Item
• Payroll Item Derivation
• Inactivating or Deleting Payroll Items
• Editing a Payroll Item
• Scheduling Payroll Item Changes
• Mapping Pay Codes to Payroll Items
• Standard Pay Codes
• Payroll Items Setup

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