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Net Wages Definition

Net wages are the amount the employee receives once gross wages have been reduced by deductions and taxes. It is the amount of their check and/or direct deposit(s). Otherwise known as Take-Home Pay, or Net Pay.

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Jenna Hutkowski | Apr 28, 2023

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