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Total Remuneration

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    Total remuneration is the sum of an employee’s annual compensation package including basic salary, incentives, commissions, and all financial and non-financial benefits.

    It is taxable income and thus the employer must withhold income taxes and other payroll taxes.

    It primarily includes:

    • Basic Salary
    • Incentives
    • Bonuses
    • Stock options
    • Pension plans
    • Financial benefits
    • Non-financial benefits

    There are two types of remuneration; direct and indirect. Direct remuneration includes financial benefits and indirect remuneration includes non-financial benefits such as insurance, child care assistance, educational opportunities, etc.

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