"Out of your paygrade"

[Our Tort System]

Hi,

Can I use the expression "out of your paygrade" in this way:

They won't hire you, the job is out of your paygrade.
Also:
I think I'll hire him, the job is in his paygrate.

Thanks!
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[Alan]

Hi OTS,

I would prefer 'above/within' his pay grade.

Alan
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[Our Tort System]

Hi Alan,

I see,
Thanks for your corrections!
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