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hutpik:
Hi Stevie,yes brutto is top line Before deductions.I get a Little tired when people write and say they earn vast sums,then it turns out that what they actually earn is reduced by up to 4o% due to deductions.The Point i was making is that what you get in the bank '‘after’'deductions is the only really important figure because thats what dictates your standard and quality of Life.

True it’s what you take home that matters but here in the US some deductions are controlled by the employee such as health and 401K retirement. Someone paying for simple cheap health insurance and not putting money into a 401K savings plan will take home more $$$ Take home pay varies so i think the gross amount figure is the best way to judge what other companies pay, at least over here.