Reading a Pay Stub

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The amount of money that an employee is paid for each hour of work.

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Rate

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A payment made by an employer to an employee for work performed, usually on a weekly or bi-weekly basis

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Paycheck

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The total amount of money earned by an employee before taxes or deductions have been taken out.

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Gross Earnings

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The amount of money that an employee takes home after taxes and other deductions have been taken out of their gross earnings.

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Net Earnings

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Pay that is earned by an employee for working more than the standard number of hours in a day or week.

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Overtime

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A tax imposed by the federal government on the income of individuals and businesses.

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Federal Tax

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A tax imposed by the government of a particular state on the income of individuals and businesses.

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State Tax

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A payroll tax imposed by the federal government that is used to fund Social Security and Medicare programs.

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FICA

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A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, as well as for some younger people with disabilities.

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Medicare

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Any deductions or amounts that are taken out of an employee's gross earnings, such as taxes or insurance premiums.

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Withheld Amounts