Pay Band Positioning Calculator

This tool calculates your Percent of Midpoint and Compa-Ratio—standard compensation metrics used to understand where a salary sits inside a pay band.

Why it matters: the midpoint is commonly treated as the target pay level for a fully proficient performer (not the maximum). These metrics are often used to evaluate internal equity, merit increases, promotion readiness, and retention risk.

Calculator

Midpoint = (Min + Max) / 2 • Compa-Ratio = Current / Midpoint • Percent Midpoint = Compa-Ratio × 100

Min Pay

Max Pay

Current Pay (or Offer)

Years in Current Role

Leave blank (or enter 0) to evaluate a new offer. Enter years here to evaluate current placement for an incumbent.

Total Relevant Experience — required for offer evaluation

Enter years that meaningfully transfer to this role’s scope (job family / level), not just total time employed.