Wages and Salary Math

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What is the formula to calculate weekly salary from annual salary?

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Weekly Salary = Annual Salary / 52

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If an employee earns $20 per hour and works 40 hours a week, what is their weekly pay?

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Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate x Hours Worked = $20 x 40 = $800

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What is a salary?

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A fixed amount of money paid to an employee, usually on a monthly or semi-monthly basis, often quoted annually.

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How do you calculate monthly salary from weekly salary?

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Monthly Salary = Weekly Salary x 4 (approx.)

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If an employee works 30 hours at $12 per hour, what is their gross pay?

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Gross Pay = Hourly Rate x Hours Worked = $12 x 30 = $360

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What is gross pay?

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The total amount earned by an employee before any deductions such as taxes or benefits.

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If Chris makes $200,000 a year, how much does he make a week?

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$3,846 (calculated as $200,000 / 52)

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What is the difference between salary and hourly wage?

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Salary is a fixed amount paid regularly, while hourly wage is paid based on the number of hours worked.

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If an employee earns $15 per hour and works 45 hours in a week, what is their gross pay?

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Gross Pay = $15 x 45 = $675

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How much would a computer operator earning $650 per week earn in one month?

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$2,600 (calculated as $650 x 4)