Glossary
Key terms and definitions.
Salary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | Your guaranteed monthly salary before any bonuses |
| Gross Salary | Total earnings before tax deductions |
| Net Salary | Your take-home pay after all deductions |
| Carryover | Bonuses from last month paid this month |
Time Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Night Hours | Work between 21:00 and 06:00 |
| Overtime | Hours worked beyond standard capacity |
| Rest Day | Your scheduled day off |
| Holiday | Public holiday |
Subsidies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Food Subsidy | Fixed monthly food allowance |
| Centralist Subsidy | Bonus for control room operators |
| Night Premium | +25% bonus for night hours |
Calculation Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mode A | Monthly overtime calculation |
| Mode B | Daily overtime calculation |
| Hours Base | Standard monthly hours (typically 174) |
| Hourly Rate | Base salary ÷ hours base |
Multipliers
| Term | Rate | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Day Overtime | 1.5× | 50% extra per hour |
| Night Overtime | 1.75× | 75% extra per hour |
| Holiday | 1.0× | 100% extra (double) |
| Rest Day | 2.0× | 200% extra (triple) |
Taxes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IRS | Portuguese income tax |
| SS | Social Security contribution |
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