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noun

  • The total amount of an employee's earnings before any deductions, such as taxes, insurance premiums, or retirement contributions, are taken out.

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The tribunal found that, in her case, "the holiday pay was not calculated on a true average of gross pay or in accordance with government guidelines".

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

But after taxes and other deductions, you should expect to take home only 65% to 70% of your gross pay.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

  • full salary
  • top-line salary
  • pre-tax income
  • before-deduction earnings
  • unreduced wages

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other words

  • what's left over
  • after-tax pay
  • money in your pocket

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