grosspay
nounUK /ˈɡrəʊs peɪ/
US /ˈɡroʊs peɪ/
Gross pay is all the money you earn before any money is taken out for things like taxes.
Her gross pay is $2,000 a week, but she takes home less after taxes.
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2. The full amount of money a worker is paid before deductions are subtracted.
The job listing showed a gross pay of $50,000 a year.
3. The total earnings of a business before expenses are subtracted.
The company's gross pay from sales was higher than its profit.
4. The amount shown on a payslip before any cuts are made.
Check the gross pay line at the top of your payslip.