Who earns how much — and why?
easygrading evaluates your jobs against five fixed criteria, derives salary bands and shows where pay differs from the value of the job. A web application you use yourself, without a consulting project.
Developed by a remuneration expert.The modern evolution of the Paterson Decision Band Method.Supports the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Why job evaluation matters now
Three issues currently on HR teams' agendas.
1
The directive requires objective criteria
The EU Pay Transparency Directive requires objective, gender-neutral criteria for every job. Defining them now prepares you for the German implementing legislation.
2
Employees and applicants are asking questions
Salary ranges in job advertisements and employees' right to information require transparent criteria for every job.
3
The works council wants to understand
A documented evaluation using consistent criteria makes discussions about pay equity easier.
How easygrading works
A tool you use yourself, without a consulting project.
1
Evaluate jobs
Evaluate every job against five fixed criteria. The result is one of 28 grade levels, with supporting reasons.
From Basis upwards
2
Derive salary bands
The grade levels form salary bands for your organisation, providing a basis for job advertisements and information requests.
Pro
3
Analyse salaries
Cross-comparison shows whether salaries match the value of the job. Pro adds charts, variable pay and gender analysis.
From Basis upwards
Pro
What you gain
For companies with at least 100 employees. Different roles have different priorities.
HR and Compensation
Evaluate jobs consistently and justify salary bands.
Works council
Every grading decision is transparently documented.
Management
Clear pricing, manageable effort and an overview of risks.
A proven method, implemented digitally
Based on the Paterson Method (Decision Band Method), with five criteria and 28 grade levels.
* Working conditions are recorded in a separate supplementary module. Method and directive in detail →
Clear pricing from €3,000 per year
Annual licence excluding VAT. Try it free for 30 days first.
Basis
€3,000 / year
Get started: evaluate jobs, map your organisation and compare.
Recommended
Pro
€4,500 / year
All features: also includes salary bands, gender analysis and salary analysis.
Optional: Implementation package with five days of advisory support from ?respondeo!®.
Developed by a remuneration expert
Personally available, with a clear method and data hosted in Germany.
Founder of respondeo and easygrading
Dr. Viktor Beyfuß is the founder of ?respondeo!® and easygrading and has specialised in remuneration consulting, analytical job evaluation and pay transparency for over 25 years. He helps companies establish fair, discrimination-free pay systems and implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970.
Hosting in Germany
Your data is hosted in Germany (ALL-INKL). A data processing agreement is available on request.
Common questions before deciding
What method is the evaluation based on?
The Paterson Method (Decision Band Method), an analytical job evaluation method used for decades. A job's value depends on the decisions it makes and their scope. easygrading evaluates each job against five criteria and assigns it to one of 28 grade levels. Explore the method →
What is the difference between Basis and Pro?
Basis includes job evaluation, your own organisational structure and cross-comparison for one user. Pro adds salary bands, gender analysis, variable pay analysis, charts, reference salary data uploads and your own logo, for five users. Compare all features →
How do we involve the works council?
Ideally from the start: in Germany, establishing pay principles is generally subject to co-determination (Section 87(1), no. 10, Works Constitution Act). easygrading provides for an evaluation panel and documents every grading decision so the works council can understand it.
Does easygrading replace a legal review?
No. easygrading supports implementation of the directive with documented job evaluations and salary analysis. Whether a company meets the requirements also depends on data, processes and national law.
Start your free 30-day trial
Using a sample company, without your own salary data.