Example: Calculating net pay Lee Smith works for a major supermarket chain. He is paid a weekly wage. From the following information, Lee’s employer calculated his net pay for the week ending 7th February.
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Lee worked his regular 38 hours @ €20 per hour. He worked 4 hours overtime at time-and-a-half. His weekly tax credits amount to €60. He pays PAYE tax at a rate of 20% of gross pay. Universal Social Charge is 2% of gross pay. PRSI is 3% of gross pay. Pension contribution is €20. Health insurance is €15.