take-home pay
the amount of salary remaining after deductions, as of taxes, have been made.
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How to use take-home pay in a sentence
She’s not entirely sure how — she thinks maybe his hours changed, or his tax rate was adjusted — but she says his take-home pay is now less.
The sad, predictable limits of America’s “economic recovery” | Emily Stewart | September 22, 2021 | VoxIn effect, the agency says, the Flex drivers received less total take-home pay.
Why Amazon’s $62 Million FTC Labor Settlement Is a Bigger Deal Than the Bezos News | Abby Vesoulis | February 4, 2021 | TimeThough the Department of Labor says this could raise take-home pay for many restaurant workers, especially back of the house workers, labor groups and activists aren’t so sure.
This New Regulation Will Take Money Out of Servers’ Pockets | Jaya Saxena | December 23, 2020 | EaterThe expiration of the payroll tax cuts that knocked 2% off consumers' take-home pay is having an impact, these companies say.
The GOP Should Stop Worrying About Income Taxes (For Now) | Justin Green | February 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for take-home pay
the remainder of one's pay after all income tax and other compulsory deductions have been made
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Cultural definitions for take-home pay
Pay after deductions for taxes, Social Security, insurance, and other services.
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