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Reading a Paystub
Know what you?re paid
Reading a paystub means knowing gross wages, pre-tax and post-tax deductions, taxes withheld, and net pay, helping you verify accuracy and plan cash flow.
- gross
- net
- withholding
- benefits
- taxes
Gross vs Net
Gross pay is before deductions; net is after taxes and benefits.
Deductions
See pre-tax items like 401(k) and post-tax items like insurance or garnishments.
Withholding
Check federal, state, and local taxes for accuracy based on your elections.