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title: How to Map Pay Codes
description: Pay code mapping links your Timecloud award rates and leave types to the correct payroll codes in your provider. This ensures timesheets export with the right pay categories.
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# How to Map Pay Codes

## Pay code mapping links your Timecloud award rates and leave types to the correct payroll codes in your provider. This ensures timesheets export with the right pay categories.

#### **Mapping Pay Rates**

1. Go to **Payroll** > select your provider > **Pay Code Mapping**.
2. If your company uses awards, you'll see a tab for each award.
3. Within each award, select the **employment type** tab (e.g., Full-time, Part-time, Casual).
4. For each pay rate row, use the dropdown to select the matching payroll code.
5. A sync icon confirms the mapping is complete.

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#### **Mapping Leave Pay Codes**

1. Navigate to the **Leave** sub-section under Pay Code Mapping.
2. Each leave type in Timecloud is listed with its name and type.
3. Use the **Action** dropdown to map it to the corresponding payroll leave code.

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