Fiscal
Net Salary
The amount of pay an employee actually receives after all deductions including income tax and social security contributions have been subtracted from gross salary.
Related terms
Dependent Allowance
A tax reduction or credit available to taxpayers who financially support dependents such as children or elderly relatives.
Effective Tax Rate
The actual percentage of income paid in taxes, calculated by dividing total tax paid by total taxable income. Often lower than the marginal tax rate.
Employer Contributions
Payments made by employers on top of employee salaries to fund social protection schemes. These represent a significant additional cost of employment.