Gross pay is the total amount of money you earn before any taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, or other deductions are taken out. For hourly workers, it's calculated as: hours worked × hourly rate + overtime + bonuses. For salaried employees, it's your annual salary divided by the number of pay periods. Gross pay is always higher than your net (take-home) pay. Lenders and landlords often evaluate your income based on gross pay.
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