# Add additional compensation while onboarding an employee

Add additional compensation while onboarding an employee:

1. Log in to your [Multiplier](https://app.usemultiplier.com/login) account using your credentials.
2. Select Hire & Onboard from the left sidebar. Select the type of employee/contractor you wish to onboard. 

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3. Enter the country from which your employee is working.
4. Enter the basic details as asked.
5. Enter compensation details.

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6. To add additional details, select **Add additional pay**.

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7. In the dialog box that opens, select the amount type from the two options given:

* Fixed&#x20;
* Variable

Learn more about Fixed and Variable allowances.

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8. Select the **Allowance type**.&#x20;

If you selected Fixed amount type, you get to choose from these [types of fixed allowances available on Multiplier](https://help.usemultiplier.com/hr/payment/additional-compensation/types-of-fixed-allowances-available-on-multiplier).

If you selected Variable amount type, you get to choose from these [types of variable allowances available on Multiplier](https://help.usemultiplier.com/hr/payment/additional-compensation/types-of-variable-allowances-available-on-multiplier). <br>

9. Once you select the allowance type, enter the amount, billing frequency, and pay schedule.

Learn more about [Billing Frequency and Pay Schedule](https://help.usemultiplier.com/hr/payment/additional-compensation/billing-frequency-and-pay-schedule-in-additional-compensation).

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10. If you want the amount to be disbursed in a fixed number of recurring payments, select **Yes**, else select **NO**.&#x20;

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11. If you select a billing frequency other than one, you get to choose the number of recurring payments. Enter the number of recurring payments you’d like to make.&#x20;

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12. Select **Add.** The additional compensation is added and reflected under the Additional Compensation section.&#x20;

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13. Carry on with the onboarding steps by selecting Continue from the lower right.&#x20;


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