What is the key difference between automatic and variable step rate pay?

Automatic step rate pay is based on time intervals, while variable step rate pay is based on performance

Automatic step rate pay is fixed, while variable step rate pay is based on market adjustments

Automatic step rate pay is used in unionized environments, while variable step rate pay is used in non-unionized environments

Automatic step rate pay is more common in government organizations, while variable step rate pay is more common in private sector companies