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Page 4: Compensation — Fields Guide

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Base Salary

Description

The fixed annual pay for an employee that serves as the foundation for total compensation calculations. This amount represents the guaranteed annual compensation before any additional payments or benefits.

Required

Example

$75,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records


Deferred Compensation Paid

Description

Compensation earned in the current period but paid at a future date. This is typically stated explicitly in a letter from management or board and serves as an incentive for long-term retention. This amount represents compensation actually paid out during the fiscal year, not future commitments.

Required

-

Example

$10,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Bonus & Incentives

Description

Additional compensation awarded to incentivize or reward performance. This includes all performance-based payments, special achievement awards, and other incentive compensation paid during the fiscal year.

Required

-

Example

$20,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Other Reportable

Description

Any additional taxable income that doesn't fit into base salary, bonuses, or deferred compensation categories. This includes taxable benefits such as term life insurance premiums for coverage over $50,000 and other taxable fringe benefits.

Required

-

Example

$10,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Non-Taxed Benefits

Description

Benefits provided to the employee that are exempt from taxation. This includes the full value of all benefits (health, dental, long-term disability, accident, death and disability insurance, etc.) regardless of employee contribution. For partial employee-paid benefits, include the total premium amount even if the employee pays a portion through pre-tax deductions.

Required

-

Example

$15,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Basis For Bonus

Description

Explains the structure or criteria that determines bonus eligibility. This indicates whether bonuses are based on performance metrics, contractual agreements, or other established criteria.

Required

-

Example

Terms of contractual agreement

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Min As % Of Base

Description

The minimum guaranteed bonus percentage of base salary, when applicable. This establishes the baseline for potential bonus compensation and helps understand guaranteed minimum incentive structures.

Required

-

Example

0.0%

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Max As % Of Base

Description

The maximum possible bonus percentage of base salary. This defines the upper limit of potential bonus compensation and helps understand the full range of incentive opportunities.

Required

-

Example

7.5%

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Amount Awarded

Description

The actual bonus or incentive amount awarded during the fiscal year. This reflects the real compensation delivered based on performance achievement or other predetermined criteria.

Required

-

Example

$20,000

Typical Source

Payroll Records

Length Of Schedule For Awarded Deferred Compensation

Description

The duration (in years) over which deferred compensation will be distributed. This information helps understand the long-term nature of compensation arrangements and their role in retention strategies.

Required

-

Example

4 years

Typical Source

Payroll Records

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