On a paycheck stub, what is the difference between net pay and gross pay? Net pay is the total amount earned the previous pay period, and gross pay is the total amount earned during the current pay period.

Net pay is the take-home pay after taxes and deductions, and gross pay is the total amount earned before taxes and deductions.

Net pay is generally a higher amount than gross pay.

Net pay is the total amount earned, and gross pay is the take-home amount.