Job evaluation is the process of analyzing and assessing jobs to determine their relative worth. It involves gathering job data, comparing duties across roles, establishing a job hierarchy and grades, and ensuring equitable pay. Key methods include ranking, classification, point and factor comparison. Ranking simply lists jobs in order. Classification matches jobs to predetermined categories. Point assigns numerical weights to job characteristics to derive a total score and grade. Factor comparison evaluates jobs based on compensable elements like skills, effort and responsibility compared to benchmark roles. The goal is a valid, understandable and acceptable system to structure compensation.