Print or save this worksheet. Build an auditable record of the salary inputs and the rule option being considered.
Date: __________ Prepared by: __________ Review date: __________
| Input | Value / source | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation code and duties evidence | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Application and relevant CoS dates | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Contracted weekly hours | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Basic gross annual salary | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Separate allowances / bonus / benefits | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Selected salary option and conditions | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Current going rate and hours basis | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| General threshold under that option | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Open assumptions and recalculation triggers | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
Completion check
- ☐ The higher applicable requirement has been considered.
- ☐ Counted pay is separated from total package value.
- ☐ Part-time hours and transitional rules have been reviewed.
Worked example
A £43,000 offer with an illustrative applicable going rate of £46,000 needs further review under a standard comparison, despite exceeding £41,700.
Decision and next action
What is supported by evidence? __________________________________
What remains uncertain? __________________________________
Action / owner / deadline: __________________________________
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