Reading a Pay Stub

Take a look at Jose’s pay stub. "Period" refers to the period of time covered by this check. Amounts related to this pay period are labeled “Current.”

How much did Jose earn this pay period?

• $445.00

• $340.52

• $1,335.00

• $1,021.56

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How much money did Jose take home this pay period?

• $1,021.56

• $340.52

• $1,335.00

• $445.00

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How much has Jose paid in Social Security Tax since the beginning of the year?

• $26.70

• $27.59

• $82.77

• $16.02

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Jose also pays disability tax. In the event that he is unable to work because of an injury or illness, he will be paid for time off. (Disability coverage varies depending on the employer and the state.)  

How much has Jose paid in Disability tax so far this year?

• $1.80

• $0.60

• $26.70

• $19.35

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How much Medicare tax has been deducted from his current pay?

• $19.35

• $5.34

• $6.45

• $82.77

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What is the total amount of Jose’s deductions for this paycheck?

• $104.48

• $104.28

• $104.98

• $110.20

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Take a look at the other half of Jose’s pay stub. He makes $10/hour (regular pay) for the first 40 hours he works (or takes sick time) in one week. He makes $15/hour, or “time and a half,” in overtime.

What would Jose’s gross pay be if he worked 52 hours in one week?

• $400.00

• $540.00

• $580.00

• $424.00

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Jose’s benefits include vacation and sick time. The pay stub shows how many vacation and sick hours he used this pay period. The balance shows how many hours of vacation and sick time he has left. 

How many vacation days does Jose have left? (8 hours count as 1 day.)

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

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