# Pay for new starters

We want everyone to be paid fairly and sustainably for their work at Deeson. We want the process of how pay is set and changed to be as transparent as possible.

In January 2018, we introduced a transparent pay structure for all new and existing Deeson team members.

You can see more about the job roles at Deeson [here](/team-member-benefits/pay-scales.md) and the current salary scales [here](/team-member-benefits/pay-scales.md#our-current-pay-scales).

### How starting pay is set.

During recruitment, we will undertake a theoretical assessment against the outcomes in a job scorecard for a new recruit’s previous experience of performing similar work elsewhere.

This will give an initial impact rating which will determine the starting salary offer we make.

The company has a standard six month probation period for all new joiners.

Once this period has been completed, team members will be eligible for changes to pay and roles, as set out in the Handbook (see [pay review](https://handbook.deeson.co.uk/working-at-deeson/pay-review/) and [promotions](https://handbook.deeson.co.uk/working-at-deeson/promotion/))

*This information is for team members employed by Deeson Group Ltd.*

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