To create a new base pay rate, follow the steps below:
Go to Setup, Base Pay Rate, then Add.
Add a description to the Description: field.
The Amount: field is the $ amount to be paid per hour.
The Code: field can be left blank.
Click OK.
To attach this to the employee, follow the steps below:
In the employee file, go to Employment, Dept/Payrate.
Double-click on the department.
Select the new rate in the Base Pay Rate: field using the drop-down arrow.
Click OK.
Close to save the changes.