Salaried employees receive a fixed amount of gross pay in their paychecks. This amount is not linked to the number of hours worked. Their annual salary is divided by the number of pay periods per year to calculate the amount of gross pay for each pay check. This is also know as an exempt employee. If you are a salaried employee, you were likely told your total annual salary when you were hired. However, over time, raises and other changes in pay may make it confusing to know your total annual salary. Your pay stub provides a great deal of information. It lists your total earnings, or gross pay. It details any deductions, including federal, state and local taxes, and Social Security and Medicare contributions. Other deductions include health insurance premiums, retirement savings plans and flexible spending accounts. Your take home salary, or net salary, is your gross salary less all of the deductions. Find your total earnings, or gross pay, to determine your annual salary. You should still receive a pay stub even if you get direct deposit. Some companies keep pay stub information in an online database. Contact your payroll department to find out how to log in to obtain that information or to receive a hard copy of your pay stub. Employers choose a payroll schedule that best suits their company and employees. The payroll schedule determines when and how often you will receive a paycheck. Knowing your payroll schedule will tell you how many paychecks to expect per year. You will need this information to calculate your annual salary from your pay stub. If you are not sure about your payroll schedule, ask your supervisor or the payroll department of your company.  Monthly paychecks are paid at the end of the month. Employees receive 12 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly paychecks are paid on the 1st and 15th of the month or the 15th and 30th. Employees receive 24 paychecks per year. Biweekly paychecks are paid every two weeks, usually on Friday. Employees receive 26 paychecks per year. Weekly paychecks are paid once per week, usually on Friday. Employees receive 52 paychecks per year. Recent changes to overtime pay laws have extended overtime protections for salaried workers. As of 2016, any salaried worker making less than $47,476 per year ($913 per week) is entitled to overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their usual pay rate for hours worked over 40 hours each week. If your salary is under this threshold and you work more than 40 hours per week, you can increase your expected pay by the amount of your overtime earnings.  For example, a salaried employee paid $41,600 per year ($800 per week or $20 per hour) that works 45 hours (5 overtime hours) each week can expect overtime pay in the amount of 1.5 times their usual hourly pay. This would be 1.5×$20×5 hours{\displaystyle 1.5\times \$20\times {\text{5 hours}}}, or $150, per week. Find your total gross earnings, before deductions, on your pay stub. Multiply this amount by the number of paychecks you receive each year to calculate your total annual salary. Suppose you are paid biweekly, and your total gross salary is $1,900. Calculate your annual salary with the equation $1,900 x 26 = $49,400. Depending on the type of company for which you work and the position you hold, you may be entitled to bonuses. Bonuses are paid at different times during the year, and they are in addition to your fixed annual salary. Different kinds of bonuses include profit sharing, rewards for achievement, sign-on bonuses, holiday bonuses and sales commissions. The amount and frequency of bonuses varies depending on how your company awards them. Add bonuses in when calculating your total annual salary. For example, suppose you earn an annual salary of $49,400 before bonuses, and your company has decided to award you a 2.5 percent profit sharing bonus. Calculate the amount of the bonus with the equation $49,400 x .025 = $1,235. Calculate total annual salary with the equation $49,400 + $1,235 = $50,635

Summary: Determine if you are a salaried employee. Read your pay stub. Verify your payroll schedule. Determine overtime pay. Calculate your annual salary. Add in bonuses if applicable.


Gently massaging a clean (sanitized) finger back and forth or in small circles over your tender gums can provide temporary relief. Be careful not to rub too hard because you could disrupt or damage the pericoronal flap and trigger more irritation, swelling and/or bleeding. If you can tolerate it, use a small ice cube to combat inflammation and dull the pain. The ice will feel shockingly cold initially, but the tissue around the erupting wisdom tooth should get numb within five or so minutes. You can use ice three to five times daily or as needed to deal with tenderness.  Make sure to trim your fingernails and sanitize your finger with alcohol wipes in order to prevent transferring bacteria onto your gums. You can make an infected wisdom tooth worse if you don't practice good hygiene. Ask your dentist if he can recommend a desensitizing cream or ointment that you can massage into your inflamed gums. Using cold compresses and sucking on frozen treats (Popsicle, sorbet or ice cream) may also help soothe tender gums. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a good anti-inflammatory that can combat pain and swelling associated with a symptomatic wisdom tooth. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a good painkiller and a strong antipyretic, which means it can fight a fever, but it doesn't impact inflammation. The maximum daily dosage of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for adults is about 3,000 mg, but always read the directions that come with medications.  Taking too much ibuprofen (or taking it for too long) can irritate and damage the stomach and kidneys, so take the medication with food. Taking too much acetaminophen is toxic and damaging to the liver. Alcohol should never be combined with acetaminophen. Using an antiseptic or antibacterial mouthwash can help treat or prevent infections and pain in the gums and teeth. Mouthwashes with chlorhexidine, for example, can help to both relieve swelling and pain, and keep your mouth free of infection. Ask your dentist or pharmacist for OTC recommendations. Whichever brand you choose, hold it in your mouth for at least 30 seconds and try to swish it around the back of your mouth where the erupting wisdom teeth are.  Swishing around the pericoronal flaps may also help remove any trapped food, plaque or debris. Make a natural and inexpensive antiseptic mouthwash by adding a half-teaspoon of table salt or sea salt to a cup of warm water. Gargle for 30 seconds, then spit and repeat three to five times daily or as needed. Gargling with diluted vinegar, fresh lemon juice, diluted hydrogen peroxide or with a few drops of iodine in water are all effective for combating infections in your mouth. Wormwood tea is also a great adjuvant that helps gums fight with the inflammatory process.
Summary: Massage your gums with your finger or some ice. Take over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatories or painkillers. Use antiseptic mouthwash.