| A | B |
|---|
| full-time | paid on the basis of an annual salary or wage |
| part-time | employed on regular roster and paid at an hourly rate |
| casual | employed on an irregular basis, and paid at an hourly rate |
| piece rate | paid according to the amount of work performed, items produced |
| overtime | paid at a higher rate for extra hours worked |
| leave | periods of absence during usual working hours |
| allowances | extra payments for specific purposes eg, travel, meals |
| gross pay | full entitlement for work performed, including overtime and allowances if any |
| net pay | "take home" pay - after tax and deductions have been paid |
| tax | money deducted from gross pay and paid to the government |
