Gross pay
UK tax glossary · Last reviewed: April 2026
Gross pay includes basic salary, overtime, commission, bonuses, and statutory pay. It is the headline figure in your contract, not what you receive in the bank.
Taxable pay may be lower than gross if you use salary-sacrifice pension or other pre-tax deductions.
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