diff --git a/CDC_Backend/APIs/constants.py b/CDC_Backend/APIs/constants.py
index e683392..2c9269b 100644
--- a/CDC_Backend/APIs/constants.py
+++ b/CDC_Backend/APIs/constants.py
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ TIERS = [
     ['5', 'Tier 5'],
     ['6', 'Tier 6'],
     ['7', 'Tier 7'],
+    ['8', 'Open Tier'],
 ]
 
 DEGREE_CHOICES = [
diff --git a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
index 435edb3..cd864d0 100644
--- a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
+++ b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
@@ -253,6 +253,8 @@ def getTier(compensation_gross, is_psu=False):
             return True, 'psu'
         if compensation_gross < 0:
             raise ValueError("Negative Compensation")
+        elif compensation_gross < 450000:  # Open Tier If less than 450,000
+            return True, "8"
         elif compensation_gross < 600000:  # Tier 7 If less than 600,000
             return True, "7"
         # Tier 6 If less than 800,000 and greater than or equal to 600,000