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title: "Edit an employee"
slug: "edit-an-employee"
updated: 2026-06-23T08:54:20Z
published: 2026-06-23T08:54:20Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/edit-an-employee"
---

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# Edit an employee

Edit an employee to keep their record accurate as their circumstances change, from a pay rise or a new working pattern to updated personal details.

You edit an employee against the payroll they belong to, so [open the correct payroll first](/payroll/docs/accessing-payrolls) and select the employee from there.

Editing works through the same record tabs as adding an employee, but a few differ. Some tabs are only available once an employee exists, and others behave differently when you are maintaining a record rather than creating one. Each tab article notes where this applies.

### Why can’t I edit an employee?

Some changes can be made while a payroll is locked for processing, such as costing or personal details. Others, including benefits and salaries, cannot be changed until processing is complete.

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