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What is the difference between Gross Pay and Net Pay?
Gross Pay is your total agreed-upon salary or hourly wage before any deductions.
Net Pay (or take-home pay) is the actual amount landing in your bank account after
mandatory deductions like federal and state withholdings, and voluntary contributions like 401k.
How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?
To calculate your annual salary, multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 (the standard number of working hours
in a year based on 40 hours/week). For example, a wage of 25/hour equals 52,000/year($25 x 2,080).
What factors reduce my take-home pay?
Your paycheck is reduced by two types of deductions: Mandatory withholdings (such as FICA, Social Security,
and Medicare) and Voluntary deductions (such as health insurance premiums, HSA, and 401k contributions).
Our calculator estimates these to show your final net pay.
Is it better to be paid hourly or salary?
It depends. Hourly employees are often eligible for overtime pay (1.5x) for working over 40 hours,
offering potential for higher earnings. Salaried employees typically receive a fixed paycheck
and more stable benefits but may not get paid extra for working late.
Why is my Total Compensation higher than my salary?
Your base salary is just one part of your earnings. Total Compensation includes the dollar value of
employer-provided benefits like health insurance, paid time off (PTO), bonuses, stock options,
and 401k matching, which can add 30% or more to your total package value.
How does contributing to a 401k affect my paycheck?
Contributing to a traditional 401k lowers your taxable income, which means you pay less in immediate
income taxes. While your take-home pay decreases slightly, your total savings grow tax-deferred,
often boosted by employer matching.