👥 Payroll
Basic Salary
What is Basic Salary?
Basic salary is the core component of an employee's compensation, before any allowances or benefits are added. In Nigeria, basic salary is typically 50-60% of gross salary. It's used as the basis for calculating certain deductions like NHF.
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