Reading Your Paycheck

Where should you store your Social Security Card (SSC)?

• Locked cabinet or safe

• Your wallet

• Your mom/dad/guardian's wallet

What is a pay period?

• The date range covered in your paystub

• The day you are paid

GROSS PAY is the total income earned during the pay period.

It's the amount earned b (a)   deductions.

Net pay is the amount after all the d (a)   are removed from the gross pay.

What type of pay is deposited into the bank?

• Gross pay

• Net pay

What is one type of deduction taken out of your paycheck?

• State

• City

Does your paystub show how many hours of PAID TIME OFF (PTO) you have accrued?

• Yes

• No

If you notice that your deductions for taxes, health insurance, etc. are not correct, what should you do?

• Tell your parents

• Tell your boss

• Don't say anything

Some employers follow the ___ it or ____ it policy for PTO.

(a)  

Always re (a)   w your paystub!