(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. (1) the position's base wage multiplied by the payroll taxes and benefits factor under section 256S.213, subdivision 1;
2. (2) the position's base wage multiplied by the applicable program plan support factor under section 256S.213, subdivision 3; and
3. (3) the position's base wage multiplied by the absence factor under section 256S.213, subdivision 9, if applicable.