lønnslipp

A lønnslipp, often translated as payslip or paycheck stub, is a document provided to an employee by their employer detailing their wages and deductions for a specific pay period. It serves as a record of earnings and taxes, as well as any other amounts withheld from the gross salary.

Key information typically found on a lønnslipp includes the employee's name and identification number, the employer's name and address, the pay period dates, and the total number of hours worked if applicable. Gross pay, which is the total amount earned before any deductions, is clearly stated. Following this are details of various deductions. Common deductions include income tax (trekk), social security contributions (trygdeavgift), and pension contributions (pensjonsinnskudd). Other potential deductions might cover union fees, insurance premiums, or voluntary savings schemes.

The net pay, or the amount the employee actually receives after all deductions have been made, is also prominently displayed. Some lønnslipp may also include year-to-date totals for earnings and deductions, offering a cumulative view of the employee's financial activity with the company. It is a crucial document for employees to verify their pay, understand their tax obligations, and for tax filing purposes. In many countries, employers are legally required to provide a lønnslipp to their employees.