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How can organizations build salary structures that are fair, competitive, and aligned with their strategy? This practical guide walks through the process—from assembling a representative task force and evaluating jobs to analyzing market pay, choosing a pay policy, and establishing salary grades. It compares evaluation methods and uses worked examples to connect internal job value with external competitiveness. Throughout, it emphasizes transparency, stakeholder involvement, and reducing bias. For HR professionals and organizational leaders, the guide provides a structured approach to making defensible compensation decisions and translating organizational priorities into coherent salary ranges.