Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Payroll Settings and Adding Salary Components in Your Dashboard

12 mins read · Updated 29 Sep, 2025

STEP 1: Click on "Settings" to Access Configuration Options

  • Navigate to the left sidebar of the dashboard.
  • Locate and click on the "Settings" option highlighted in red.
  • This will direct you to the settings page where you can manage various configurations.
  • Ensure you are logged in to access the settings.

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STEP 2: Click on "Payroll Settings"

  • Navigate to the "Payroll Settings" option in the sidebar menu.
  • Click on the "Payroll Settings" link to access the payroll configuration options.
  • Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify payroll settings.
  • After clicking, you will be directed to the payroll settings page for further configurations.

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STEP 3: Select "Salary Components"

  • Click on the "Salary Components" tab to view the list of salary components.
  • Ensure you are on the Payroll Settings page.
  • Review the components listed, including Annual Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and others.
  • Next, proceed by clicking on "Add New Salary Components" to create or modify salary entries.

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STEP 4: Click on "Add New Salary Components"

  • Navigate to the Payroll Settings page.
  • Locate the Add New Salary Components button highlighted in red.
  • Click on the button to initiate adding new salary components.
  • Ensure to fill in all required fields in the subsequent form that appears.

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STEP 5: Enter Salary Components

  • Click on the highlighted area labeled "Salary Components" (marked with a red border).
  • Ensure to fill in this field as it is mandatory (indicated by the asterisk '*').
  • Proceed to the next step by selecting the "Value Type" option.

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STEP 6: Select "Value Type"

  • Click on the "Value Type" dropdown menu.
  • Choose the appropriate value type (e.g., Fixed, Variable).
  • Ensure that the field marked with an asterisk (*) is filled, as it is required.
  • Review other fields for any additional information needed for salary components.

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STEP 7: Enter "Component Value(Weekly)"

  • Click on the "Component Value(Weekly)" field to input the desired value.
  • Ensure to fill in any required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Review other fields for accuracy before proceeding.
  • After entering the value, continue to the next step to input "Component Value(Semi-monthly)".

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STEP 8: Enter "Component Value(Semi-monthly)"

  • Click on the highlighted area labeled "Component Value(Semi-monthly)".
  • Ensure to enter the appropriate value in the input field.
  • Review other required fields marked with an asterisk (*) for completion.
  • Proceed to the next step by selecting "Component Type".

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STEP 9: Select "Component Type"

  • Click on the "Component Type" dropdown.
  • Choose the appropriate type from the list (e.g., Earnings).
  • Ensure the field is marked with an asterisk (*) indicating it's required.
  • Review other fields for additional inputs needed, such as "Salary Components" and "Value Type."

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STEP 10: Enter "Component Value(Monthly)"

  • Click on the highlighted area labeled "Component Value(Monthly)".
  • Ensure to fill in the required field marked with an asterisk (*).
  • This field is essential for defining the monthly salary component.
  • After entering the value, proceed to the next step to enter "Component Value(Bi-Weekly)".

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STEP 11: Enter "Component Value(Bi-Weekly)"

  • Click on the highlighted area labeled "Component Value(Bi-Weekly)" to input the value.
  • Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out.
  • Review the values entered in other components (Weekly, Semi-monthly).
  • Proceed to the next step by clicking the "Save" button.

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STEP 12: Click on "Save" to Confirm Salary Component

  • Ensure all required fields are filled, including Salary Components, Value Type, and Component Values.
  • Review the entries for accuracy before proceeding.
  • Click the Save button located at the bottom right of the dialog box to finalize your changes.

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