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# How do I set up the wage correctly on the contract?

Setting up the correct wage on an employee contract is crucial for accurate payroll processing. This article explains how to properly configure contract wages and important date considerations in Salary.lu.

## Setting up the contract wage
To correctly set up an employee's wage on their contract:

1. Log in to your Salary.lu account
2. Navigate to the employee's profile
3. Go to the "Contract" tab
4. Enter the following information carefully:

* **Entry date**: The employee's first day of work
* **Seniority date**: Usually the same as entry date (see note below)
* **Valid from date**: The date from which this contract version is active in the system
* **Gross wage amount**: Enter only the base gross salary amount

|| Important: Only enter the gross wage amount without any benefits, bonuses, or other non-periodic payments. Additional benefits should be added separately in the "Advantages & more" section.

### Understanding date fields

### Entry date vs. Seniority date

* **Entry date**: The employee's current start date with the company
* **Seniority date**: Usually identical to the entry date, except when an employee returns after previously leaving the company. In this case, use the very first date they started at the company

### Valid from date considerations

The "Valid from" date determines when the contract becomes active in the system:

* If you set it as 01/05/2025, you cannot generate payslips before May
* You must enter the wage amount that includes any indexations up to that date
* If you set it as 01/01/2025, enter the wage amount that was actually paid in January

| **Note:** The system automatically applies indexation increases. Always enter the wage amount that corresponds to the "Valid from" date you've selected.

## Wage amount guidelines

When entering the wage amount:

* Enter only the base gross salary
* Exclude benefits, allowances, or bonuses
* Exclude any one-time or irregular payments
* Use the indexed amount corresponding to your "Valid from" date

## Troubleshooting wage discrepancies

If the wage amount on generated payslips differs from your expectations, check for:

1. **Missing benefits**: Additional benefits not added in the "Advantages & more" section
2. **Monthly deductions**: Specific deductions that may apply for that particular month
3. **Tax card issues**: Verify the employee's tax card is correctly uploaded and active
4. **Indexation timing**: Ensure the wage amount matches the indexation level for the contract's valid period

|| **Important:** Always verify that the employee's tax card is properly imported and active in the system to ensure accurate tax calculations.