Palgaleht

Palgaleht is a payroll document issued to an employee that details the earnings for a specific pay period. It serves as a formal record of how the employee’s gross pay is calculated and how deductions affect take‑home pay. The document is typically provided monthly or at regular intervals defined by the employment contract.

A palgaleht usually includes a breakdown of gross earnings and net pay, along with deductions and withholdings. Common items are gross salary, income tax, social security contributions, unemployment insurance, pension-related deductions where applicable, and any other voluntary or mandatory deductions such as loan repayments or union dues. It may also show any bonuses, overtime, or allowances and sometimes year-to-date totals.

The palgaleht is used for verification of compensation, tax reporting, and personal record‑keeping. Employers generate and distribute the payslip as part of the payroll process, and it may be provided in paper form or electronically. In many jurisdictions, payroll records, including payslips, are retained by the employer for a defined period and may be accessible to the employee for review or audit.

In everyday language, palgaleht is the Estonian term for a payslip or salary statement, a standard component of payroll administration. While the exact layout and terminology can vary by country, the essential purpose remains the same: to transparently present earnings, deductions, and net pay for each pay period.