Change Employee Pay (Raises, Salary Updates, Wage Type Changes) #

Overview #

Admins can update an employee’s pay by changing their wage settings. This includes giving raises, updating salary amounts, or switching an employee between hourly and salaried pay. This feature applies to payroll only and is available to admins via the web portal.

How to Change an Employee’s Pay {audience: admin} #

1. Log in to the Friday web portal as an admin.
2. Click Team from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the employee you want to update.
4. Scroll down to Wage Settings.
5. Click the pencil (edit) icon.

Update the Pay Details #

1. Select an Effective Date

– This is the date the new pay takes effect.
– Example: If the raise starts next week, enter that date.

1. Review or change the Wage Type

– Hourly
– Salary

1. Enter the new Amount.
2. Save the changes.

✅ The employee will be paid at the new rate starting on the effective date.

Viewing Pay & Raise History {audience: admin} #

To view an employee’s pay history and past raises:

1. Go to Team.
2. Click into the employee.
3. Open Wage Settings.
4. Click Earning History.

You’ll see a timeline showing:

• Past salary changes
• Raises
• Wage type changes
• Effective dates

Field Explanations #

Effective Date
The date when the new pay rate starts. Payroll calculations use this date to determine when the raise or change applies.

Wage Type
Defines how the employee is paid.

• Hourly: Paid based on hours worked
• Salary: Paid a fixed amount based on a salary frequency

Amount
The new hourly rate or salary amount that will apply starting on the effective date.

Earning History
A read-only timeline that shows all past wage changes, including raises, salary adjustments, and wage type changes.

FAQs #

Does changing pay affect past payrolls?
No. Pay changes only apply starting on the effective date you set.

Can I schedule a raise for the future?
Yes. Enter a future effective date when making the change.

Can I switch an employee from hourly to salary?
Yes. Change the wage type in Wage Settings and set an effective date.

Who can change employee pay?
Only admins, and only through the web portal.

Where can I see when an employee received raises?
In the employee’s Earning History under Wage Settings.