How Rate Synchronization Date Code Sets Salary Start Date

The Synchronize Grade Step Rates process sets the start date of the updated salary. It uses the Rate Synchronization Date Code option in the Rate synchronization section of the Grade Ladders page.

Here's how each option affects the start date of an updated salary.

Option	Start Date the Process Sets for the Updated Assignment	Possible Exception
Process run date	The effective date set when you submit the Synchronize Grade Step Rates process.	None
Grade step rate change date	The start date of the rate value on the progression grade ladder.	Salary start dates
Start of next month	The day 1 of the month after the effective date. For example, if the effective date of the process is January 15, 2021, the start of next month date is February 1, 2021.	Salary end dates
Start of next pay period	The first day of the pay period beginning after the effective date. For example, your pay periods are from 1 to 15 and 16 to 30 each month. If the effective date of the process is January 15, 2021, the start of next pay period date is January 16, 2021.	Salary end dates
Start of current pay period	The first day of the pay period that includes the effective date. For example, your pay periods are from 1 to 15 and 16 to 30 each month. If the effective date of the process is January 15, 2021, the start of current pay period date is January 1, 2021.	Salary start dates
Use formula	The date returned by the specified formula.	Salary start and end dates

For more information about these possible exceptions, see Salary Start Date Exceptions for Rate Synchronization Date Code and Salary End Date Exceptions for Rate Synchronization Date Code.