The SA Handbook guide

Work & salary

Payslips, contracts, leave and navigating your first job.

2 PRACTICAL GUIDES
5 MIN READ · REVIEWED 27 JULY 2026

How to understand your payslip

Your payslip explains what you earned, what was deducted and why the bank deposit is lower than gross pay.

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4 MIN READ · REVIEWED 27 JULY 2026

Gross salary versus net salary

Gross pay is before deductions; net pay is what reaches your bank account after tax and other deductions.

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