The abbreviations on the payslip have been a mystery to you until now? We explain quickly and easily what the cryptic abbreviations really mean.
When the payroll flutters into the house at the end of the month, many only understand station: what on earth do all the abbreviations mean?
Sure, basically most people know what deductions are due every month (if not, you can find out here). Nevertheless, it is always good to know what amounts are being deducted - if only to quickly notice errors in payroll. After all, payroll errors can cost you money.
Payroll: Abbreviations quickly explained
To shed some light on your payslip, we have compiled the most important abbreviations on your pay slip:
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A | Compensation | |
| AV | Unemployment insurance | |
| BGRS | Contribution group key | |
| E | One-time cover | irregular payments such as Christmas or holiday bonuses |
| GB | Total gross | |
| H | Amount to be added | Applied when the employee is in more than one employment relationship. Registration via the wage tax reduction procedure at the tax office is required. |
| J | Component of the total gross | Amounts counted towards the total gross |
| Ki.Frbtr. | Child allowance | The child allowance is deducted from taxable income and reduces the income tax burden. |
| KiSt | Church tax | |
| KK | Health insurance | |
| KK % | Relevant contribution rate for health insurance incl. additional contribution | |
| KV | Health insurance | |
| L | Ongoing reference | All regular payments from the employer, including salary. Also fluctuating remuneration such as commissions. |
| Lst | Wage tax | |
| M | Multi-year taxation | |
| N | Recalculation | Occurs when errors have occurred in the payroll for the previous month. |
| MFB | Moonlighting | |
| PGRS | Person group key | |
| PV | Long-term care insurance | |
| RV | Pension scheme | |
| S | Other reference | Like a one-time cover. |
| St | Gross tax | |
| Tax ID | Personal Tax Identification Number | |
| StKl | Tax bracket | |
| SV | Social security | |
| At | Pay-as-you-go system | |
| V | Previous year | |
| VKZ | Processing Flag | |
| W | Value credit balance | |
| Z | Relevant premium surcharge for long-term care insurance for childless persons | Contribution supplement to long-term care insurance for childless persons in addition to the regular long-term care insurance contributions. |
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