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6 min · 2026-07-02

Gross Pay: Definition for Payroll & Field Reimbursement

Gross pay is total employee compensation before tax withholdings — including wages, overtime, and taxable reimbursements that fail accountable plan rules.

Definition

Gross pay is the total amount an employee earns before deductions. Non-accountable car allowances and excess mileage payments may increase gross pay and payroll taxes.

Mileage taxable? · [Accountable plan](/glossary/accountable-plan/)

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