Episode 8 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

Reading Your Paystub

Grades 6th+

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About This Video

When kids get their first job and start earning their own money, it’s important they learn about the different numbers on their paystubs. From gross and net income to deductions and withholdings, this entertaining video will teach your tweens and teens what to look out for on their paystubs whether they’re flipping burgers after school or bagging groceries on the weekend.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • 7-8.5Grades 7th, 8thTaxes, retirement, insurance, employment benefits, and both voluntary and involuntary deductions impact take-home pay.
  • 9-12.5Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thTaxes, retirement, insurance, employment benefits, and both voluntary and involuntary deductions impact take-home pay.
  • 9-12.EFL.12Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thEmployee earning statements include information about gross wages, benefits, taxes and other deductions.
  • EFL.9-12.11.lp.dGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify income as earning from working.
  • EFL.9-12.12Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thEmployee earning statements include information about gross wages, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
  • EFL.9-12.12.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify dollar amounts for gross wages, benefits, taxes, and other deductions on an earnings statement.
  • EFL.9-12.12.lp.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify income and deductions on a pay stub.

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