Understanding your payslip

Your first payslip can look confusing. Learning to read it means you can check you are being paid correctly.

Gross vs net

Gross is what you earn before deductions. Net (or take-home) is what lands in your account after tax and social contributions. The gap between them is normal, but it should match the rules where you live.

Check the details

Confirm your hours, hourly rate and any premiums are right. If a shift or bonus is missing, raise it early, payroll mistakes are easier to fix in the same month.