A Few Pros and Cons Of Location Based Pay

Pros:

• Fair" from a practical cost of living standpoint.
• It's international-friendly.
• Allows employers more flexibility in their compensation approach.
• Helps keep employees happy and discourages them from leaving for a job in a different city.

Cons:

• Does not align with the values of the Employer Diversity and Inclusion (DEI).
• Exploits workers and increases profits.
• Leads to comparison and unhappy employees.
• It’s costly, financially and administratively.
• It doesn’t work in the long term.