Approve/Reject salary revisions
Updated in November - 2025 | Subscribe to watch greytHR how-to video
Revising salary is important for retaining top talent, attracting new talent, and remaining competitive in the job market. It helps to recognize and reward employee performance, improve employee satisfaction and engagement, and increase employee retention. Regular salary revisions can also help to address the cost of living adjustments and inflation. A salary aligned with industry standards and best practices can keep your employees happy.
The Salary Revisions page in the greytHR Admin portal categorizes salary revision information of all employees into three statuses: Pending, Approved, and Rejected.
To view the Salary Revisions page,
Approve/reject the salary revision of an employee(s)
To approve/reject the salary revision of an employee(s), from the greytHR Admin portal ,hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Salary Revisions.
On the Salary Revisions page, from the Status dropdown list, select the required status. A list of employees appears.
Select the checkbox adjacent to the Employee Name to select the required employee. You can also use the Employee dropdown list to search for an individual employee.
Click Approve/Reject button to review the selected employee's salary revision. The Remarks pop-up appears.
In the Remarks description box, enter the reason for your approval or rejection.
Click Confirm to approve/reject the salary revision. A success message displays.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a salary revision?
A salary revision is an update or change made to an employee’s salary. It may occur due to performance appraisals, promotions, market adjustments, statutory changes, or departmental transfers.
Where can I view all salary revisions?
You can view all salary revisions under Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Salary Revisions. The page groups revisions into Pending, Approved, and Rejected.
How can admin approve/reject the salary revision of an employee(s)?
To approve/reject the salary revision of an employee(s), from the greytHR Admin portal ,hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Salary Revisions.
On the Salary Revisions page, from the Status dropdown list, select the required status. A list of employees appears.
Select the checkbox adjacent to the Employee Name to select the required employee. You can also use the Employee dropdown list to search for an individual employee.
Click Approve/Reject button to review the selected employee's salary revision. The Remarks pop-up appears.
In the Remarks description box, enter the reason for your approval or rejection.
Click Confirm to approve/reject the salary revision. A success message displays.
Can I filter employees based on revision status?
Yes. Use the Status dropdown (Pending/Approved/Rejected) to filter employees easily.
Can I approve or reject multiple salary revisions at once?
Yes. You can select one or multiple employees using the checkboxes and approve/reject them in bulk.
Can I add remarks while approving or rejecting?
Yes. The system displays a Remarks pop-up where you can enter the reason for approval or rejection. These remarks help maintain clarity for future reference.
Will employees be notified after approval or rejection?
Yes. Once the salary revision is approved or rejected, the respective communication is shared with the employee as per your organization’s notification settings.
Can I modify a salary revision after approval?
No. Once approved, the salary revision is considered final. If you need changes, you must initiate a fresh revision for the employee.
Does approving a salary revision update the employee’s salary structure automatically?
Yes. Once approved, the revised salary is updated in the employee’s salary structure and considered during payroll processing.
Why am I not able to see an employee in the Salary Revisions list?
The employee will appear only when a revision is initiated for them. Ensure the employee’s revised salary has been submitted from the Salary page.
Can I search for a specific employee in the Salary Revisions page?
Yes. Use the Employee dropdown to search and select the required employee quickly.
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