12 Questions
What is the primary difference between gross income and net income?
The inclusion or exclusion of deductions and taxes
Which of the following is an example of a non-monetary salary component?
Benefits
An employee is paid $4,000 per month. What is their annual salary?
$48,000
What is the primary purpose of bonuses?
To reward performance or contributions
An employee is paid bi-weekly. How many pay periods will they have in a year?
26
What is the formula to calculate an hourly wage?
Annual salary divided by total hours worked per year
Which type of employee benefit is a 401(k) plan?
Qualified Plan
What is the primary characteristic of a Defined Contribution Plan?
Employer contributes a fixed amount to each employee's account
What is the purpose of a Cafeteria Plan?
To allow employees to choose from a range of benefits
What is the method used to calculate the present value of future benefits?
Discounting future benefits using a discount rate
What type of plan is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)?
Defined Contribution Plan
What is the purpose of Group Term Life Insurance?
To provide life insurance to employees
Study Notes
Salary
Gross Income vs. Net Income
- Gross Income: The total amount of money earned from a salary before deductions and taxes.
- Net Income: The take-home pay after deductions and taxes.
Salary Components
- Base Salary: The fixed amount of money earned per pay period.
- Overtime Pay: Additional pay for working beyond regular hours.
- Bonuses: One-time payments for meeting performance goals or contributions.
- Benefits: Non-monetary perks, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
Salary Frequency
- Monthly: Paid once a month, usually on a specific date.
- Bi-Weekly: Paid every two weeks, resulting in 26 pay periods per year.
- Weekly: Paid every week, resulting in 52 pay periods per year.
- Semi-Monthly: Paid twice a month, usually on the 1st and 15th.
Salary Calculations
- Annual Salary: The total salary earned in a year, calculated by multiplying the base salary by the number of pay periods per year.
- Hourly Wage: The hourly rate of pay, calculated by dividing the annual salary by the total hours worked per year.
Test your knowledge of salary terminology, including gross and net income, salary components, frequency, and calculations. Learn about base salary, overtime pay, bonuses, benefits, and more.
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