What is Gross Salary?

Gross salary is the total monthly pay before any deductions for PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, AHL, loans or pension.

A real Kenyan example

Employment letter says KES 100,000 monthly. That is gross. Net (after deductions) will be lower.

Why it matters

NSSF, SHIF and AHL are calculated on gross. Confusing gross and net leads to under-budgeted payroll.

How Veira helps

Veira payroll computes gross-to-net automatically.

FAQs

Includes bonuses?
Yes, bonuses are added to gross for the month paid.
Includes allowances?
Yes, taxable allowances are gross.
Compare offers, gross or net?
Always compare gross, net depends on personal deductions.
Pension on gross?
NSSF is on pensionable pay (often = gross).
Does Veira show gross and net?
Yes on every payslip.

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