diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_event.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_event.dm
index dbae1d8e40e2..6dbc898051fa 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_event.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_event.dm
@@ -522,7 +522,7 @@
 /datum/equipment_preset/uscm_event/ai_tech/corporate
 	name = "AI Technician (Contractor)"
 	faction_group =	FACTION_LIST_ARES_ALL
-	paygrade = PAY_SHORT_WYC5
+	paygrades = list(PAY_SHORT_MO1 = PAY_SHORT_WYC4, PAY_SHORT_MO2 = PAY_SHORT_WYC5, PAY_SHORT_MO3 = PAY_SHORT_WYC6)
 
 	idtype = /obj/item/card/id/silver/cl