Compa-ratio calculator
Compare a salary with the midpoint of its pay band.
Compare a salary with the midpoint of its pay band.
Compa-ratio = salary ÷ band midpoint × 100. The midpoint is the middle of the pay band. If you only have a minimum and a maximum, the midpoint is their average.
100% means the salary sits on the midpoint. Below 100% is under the middle of the band you entered. Above 100% is over it. A common reading is that new starters sit nearer 80–95% and experienced people nearer 105–120%, but that is a convention, not a rule. The midpoint is your band, which may differ from an outside market rate.
Salary £47,000. Midpoint £50,000. 47,000 ÷ 50,000 × 100.
94%
Salary £55,000. Midpoint £50,000. 55,000 ÷ 50,000 × 100.
110%
A compa-ratio of 0.94 and a result of 94% are the same comparison. This calculator shows the percentage.
It means they are paid the midpoint of the band you typed in. Check that band against the market separately if you need a market comparison.
Add the band minimum and the band maximum, then divide by two. The pay band midpoint calculator does that step.
A planning figure for a conversation. It is not a payslip, a filing, or legal advice.