Question

Explain why two employees at a company, earning the same gross pay, might have different net pays.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Two employees with the same gross pay will have different net pay because of differences in deductions.  Net pay is the amount that reflects in the employee's bank account after all deductions. Involuntary deductions are mandatory and comprise statutory deductions such as social security, medicare, taxes, or others prescribed by the state or the courts. To a large extent, employees with similar gross pay will have the same statutory deductions.

Voluntary deductions are employee-initiated. They include mortgages, retirement plans, medical, life assurance, dental, and general insurance. These deductions are not uniform. Each employee will have a different amount deducted depending on their preferences. Voluntary deductions contribute significantly to two employees with the same gross pay to have different net pay.