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title: "Create and edit earnings codes"
slug: "create-and-edit-earnings-codes"
updated: 2026-10-15T01:04:49Z
published: 2026-10-15T01:04:49Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/create-and-edit-earnings-codes"
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# Create and edit earnings codes

## Overview

Create and edit earnings codes that map to your payroll processor's earnings codes. You can assign earnings codes to payroll activity types to streamline exports after running payroll in ServiceTitan.

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#### Who uses this feature

- Administrators and accountants
- Applies to all business types

#### Feature configuration

- Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details.

## Things to know

- Your payroll processor's earnings codes can vary depending on your account configuration and payroll policies. Contact your payroll processor for details.
- Earnings codes can be assigned to business units, payroll adjustments, and timesheet codes. For more, see [Assign earnings codes](/construction/docs/assign-earnings-codes).

## Create earnings codes

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings**![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D).
2. In the side panel, go to **People** > **Payroll**.
3. Under *Global Settings*, in *Earnings Codes*, click **Edit**. ![Global settings options for managing legal terms, timesheet codes, idle time, and earnings codes.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-and-edit-earnings-codes-image-ug7ewcg0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D)
4. Click **Add Earnings Code**.
5. In the **Earnings Code Name** field, enter a name for the code.
6. In the **Code** field, enter an earnings code.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Use the same earnings codes as your payroll processor.
7. From the **Earning Category** dropdown, select the pay type:
  1. **Hourly:** Hourly pay
  2. **Non-Hourly:** Pay types that are not measured hourly. For example, bonus pay, commissions, and payroll adjustments.
8. When you're finished, under *Actions*, click **Check**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-check.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D)to save your changes. ![Table displaying earnings codes with highlighted actions and categories for employee compensation.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-and-edit-earnings-codes-image-5jyqkxhb.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D)

## Edit earnings codes

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings** ![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D) .
2. In the side panel, go to **People** > **Payroll**.
3. Under *Global Settings*, in *Earnings Codes*, click **Edit**.
4. Click **Edit** for the earnings code you want to edit.
5. Edit the code as needed.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** To delete a code, first deselect the *Active* checkbox.
6. When you're finished, under *Actions*, click **Check** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-check.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D) to save your changes. Or, to delete the earnings code, click **Delete** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-close.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A35%3A29Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A35%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qtECxpofBPTP7e5Jid3jyRGhDlCGbxTA4nzWdb1atAM%3D) .

## Want to learn more?

- See [Run reports with earnings codes](/construction/docs/run-payroll-reports-with-earnings-codes)