--- title: How to Add a Salary Item? description: Learn how to add and delete a payroll item in Sequence with clear step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and impact on payroll calculation. --- [Skip to content](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-add-a-salary-item#main-content) - [English](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-add-a-salary-item) - [Français](https://university.wearesequence.ai/fr/knowledge/comment-ajouter-et-supprimer-une-rubrique) English Show submenu for translations ![sequence-1-v-1-1](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hubfs/sequence-1-v-1-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-add-a-salary-item) - [Français](https://university.wearesequence.ai/fr/knowledge/comment-ajouter-et-supprimer-une-rubrique) English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Human Resources](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/human-resources?hsLang=en) 3. [Salaries](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/human-resources?hsLang=en#salaries) # How to Add a Salary Item? ## Left menu \> Human Resources \> Salaries \> Salary Items 1\. Follow the workflow mentioned above to reach the Salary Items Table. Click on **Human Resources**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale01](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale01.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale01.png) 2\. Select the **Salaries** option. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale02](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale02.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale02.png) 3\. Choose the **Salary Items** tab. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale03](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale03.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale03.png)4. Click on the **Add Salary Item** button. This will open the Add Salary Item pop-up window. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale04](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale04.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale04.png) 5\. Here, select the category of the salary item from the **Category dropdown list**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale05](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale05.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale05.png) 6\. Enter a number between 1000 and 9999 in the **Number field**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale06](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale06.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale06.png) 7\. Use the **Description field** to enter a description. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale07](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale07.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale07.png) 8\. Select the **position of the salary item** on the pay slip. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale08](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale08.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale08.png) 9\. Depending on the category of the salary item, the **debit or credit account** will be activated. Select the **corresponding account** from the active dropdown menu. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale09](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale09.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale09.png) 10\. Enable if you want the salary item to be **visible when creating salaries**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale10](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale10.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale10.png) 11\. Choose the active fields for the **salary item** by checking the corresponding box(es). ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale11](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale11.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale11.png) 12\. Select the Factor from the **Factor** dropdown list. This factor helps adjust calculations to account for different types of salaries and bonuses over time. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale12](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale12.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale12.png) 13\. Select the corresponding section number on the **salary certificate**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale13](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale13.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale13.png) 14\. Make the required selection in the **CAF Right** dropdown list (Family Allowance Control based on the salary type file). - **0** = No right - **1** = Periodic allowance (per child) - **2** = One-time allowance (per child) ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale14](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale14.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale14.png) 15\. Select the corresponding salary base in the **Monthly Statistics** dropdown list. - **I:** Refers to **gross base salary** and regular allowances, such as monthly salary, function or seniority allowances, and other types of compensations subject to social security contributions. - **Y:** Benefits provided by **insurances or similar institutions** that impact employee contributions. - **J:** Includes **gross amounts of shift work allowances**, night work, Sundays, and other hardship bonuses. - **K:** Covers the **total amount of family allowances** paid by the employer. - **L:** Amount of contributions to **AVS/AI/APG/AC (1st pillar) and AANP** (employee's share). - **M:** Refers to the **ordinary contributions** (employee's share) to **occupational pension schemes (LPP or 2nd pillar)** according to legal, statutory, or regulatory provisions. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale15](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale15.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale15.png) 16\. Select the corresponding salary base in the **Annual Statistics** dropdown list. - **P:** **Overtime compensation**. Includes the **gross amount** paid to the employee for overtime performed during the reference year, as well as payments for unused vacation. - **P:** **13th salary paid** (including the 14th and subsequent ones), provided it is not considered a bonus. - **Q:** **Irregular allowances or benefits**, such as bonuses, merit-based rewards, profit-sharing, sales commissions, hiring bonuses, severance pay, loyalty bonuses, relocation allowances, Christmas bonuses, and compensation for board members (attendance fees, dividends, etc.). - **R:** **Additional salary benefits and participation rights**, covering **housing, private use of a company car, other benefits**, and **employee stock options**. - **S:** **Lump-sum pension payments** paid directly by the employer to the employee and taxable at a reduced rate. This includes **severance payments, capital benefits related to pensions, and posthumous salary payments**. - **T:** **Other benefits voluntarily covered by the employer** that are usually the employee’s responsibility. These may include **partial or full employer coverage of LPP pension contributions, senior management insurance, voluntary pension plans (2nd pillar buy-ins), insurance payments for the employee and their family (health insurance, voluntary 3rd pillar B, life insurance, etc.), and contributions to recognized tied individual pension schemes (3rd pillar A).** ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale16](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale16.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale16.png) 17\. Select **whether you want the salary item to be included** in the salary certificate observations. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale17](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale17.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale17.png) 18\. Once all required selections are made, click the **Confirm** button. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale18](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale18.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale18.png) 19\. To **delete** a salary item, hover over the item you want to remove and click **Modify**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale19](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale19.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale19.png) 20\. In the pop-up window that appears, click on the **trash icon**. ![ajouter\_supprimer\_rubrique\_salariale20](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Ressources%20humaines/ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale20.png?width=688&height=387&name=ajouter_supprimer_rubrique_salariale20.png) 21\. You will be asked to **confirm** whether you want to permanently delete the item. 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