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What makes one job worth more than another within an organization? This reference entry explains how job evaluation establishes relative job value and supports the allocation of roles to salary grades. It compares job ranking, classification, and the point method, outlining their procedures, practical uses, and limitations. The discussion emphasizes that evaluation remains a judgment-based process: structured methods can reduce subjectivity, but disagreements and perceptions of inequity can persist. For HR professionals and organizational leaders, the entry provides a concise foundation for choosing an appropriate evaluation approach and understanding the judgments behind internal pay structures.