Q3 Salary An employee is paid a set annual amount, divided into equal payments across the year. Basic pay = annual salary ÷ number of payments (Note: monthly = ÷ 12 | weekly = ÷ 52)
Example: Pádraig earns an annual salary of €46,800 that is paid monthly. Basic pay = €46,800 ÷ 12 = €3,900
(i) Orla earns an annual salary of €36,000 paid monthly. Calculate her monthly basic pay.
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(ii) Ali earns an annual salary of €54,600 paid weekly. Calculate his weekly basic pay. Workings
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Q4 Overtime
Pay for hours worked above the normal working week. Paid at a higher rate (time and a half or double time). Overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime rate × overtime hours
Example: Sinéad’s hourly rate is €16. She works 4 hours overtime at time and a half. Overtime rate = €16 × 1.5 = €24 Overtime pay = 4 × €24 = €96
(i) Liam’s hourly rate is €16. He works 6 hours overtime at time and a half. Calculate his overtime pay.
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(ii) Rachel’s hourly rate is €18. She works 3 hours overtime at double time. Calculate her overtime pay.
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(iii) Ciarán’s hourly rate is €20. He works 5 hours overtime at time and a half. Calculate his overtime pay.