(a) For the purposes of section 256S.215 , the adjusted base wage for each position equals the position's base wage under section 256S.212 plus:
(1) the position's base wage multiplied by the payroll taxes and benefits factor under section 256S.213, subdivision 1 ;
(2) the position's base wage multiplied by the applicable program plan support factor under section 256S.213, subdivision 3 ; and
(3) the position's base wage multiplied by the absence factor under section 256S.213 , subdivision 9, if applicable.
(b) If the base wage described in paragraph (a) is below $16.68, the base wage must equal $16.68.