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What Are Salary Increments?
Salary increments are structured increases in an employee’s pay, typically awarded on an annual, biannual, or performance-based cycle. Increments reflect recognition for contributions, skill growth, experience, or market adjustments, and they directly impact employee retention and motivation.

Types of Increments

  1. Performance-Based Increments: Tied to individual or team performance evaluations.
  2. Annual Increments: Scheduled increases based on company policy, often aligned with inflation or tenure.
  3. Promotional Increments: Increases granted during a role or designation change.
  4. Merit-Based Increments: Given for outstanding contributions beyond expectations.

Factors Influencing Increments

  • Job performance and KPIs
  • Company profitability and budget
  • Market salary benchmarks
  • Role changes or additional responsibilities
  • Employee tenure and loyalty

Why Increments Matter
Well-structured salary increments improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and help maintain internal equity and market competitiveness. They also signal career progression and organizational commitment to talent development.

How Employers Manage Increments
HR and leadership teams typically use performance review data, compensation frameworks, and benchmarking tools to determine increment percentages. Transparency in increment policies builds trust and boosts morale.

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