Paycheck hours times wage examples

What do you multiply to find your paycheck?

Multiply your total hours worked by your hourly wage.

If you work 40 hours at $15/hour, what's your pay?

$\displaystyle 15 × 40 =$600 before taxes.

True or false: Overtime pay is usually higher.

True, because it's often paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.

Calculate gross pay for 35 hours at $20/hour.

$\displaystyle 20 × 35 =$700 gross pay.

Difference between gross pay and net pay?

Gross pay is total earnings; net pay is take-home after deductions.

Fill in the blank: 45 hours at $10/hour gives _____ pay.

$\displaystyle 10 × 40 +$15 × 5 = $\displaystyle 400 +$75 = $475.

What is a paycheck stub?

A document showing your earnings, tax deductions, and net pay.

If you earn $13/hour and work 30 hours, what's your pay?

$\displaystyle 13 × 30 =$390 before deductions.

True or false: All jobs pay the same for overtime.

False, because pay rates vary by company policy and law.

Calculate pay for 20 hours at $25/hour.

$\displaystyle 25 × 20 =$500.

What affects your net pay?

Taxes, insurance, and other deductions reduce gross pay to net pay.

If you work 50 hours and your wage is $18/hour, pay is?

$\displaystyle 18 × 40 +$27 × 10 = $\displaystyle 720 +$270 = $990.

Difference between hourly and salaried employees?

Hourly workers are paid per hour worked; salaried receive a fixed amount.