What type of income is the gross amount earned before deductions?

The gross amount earned before any deductions refers to the total income an individual receives within a specific period before taxes, benefits, or other deductions are taken out. This is known as gross income. It includes wages, bonuses, and any other earnings before subtracting any expenses or obligations.

In contrast, net income is what remains after all deductions are applied, making it the take-home pay. Disposable income refers to the amount of money left for spending and saving after taxes have been deducted, which also does not apply here. Base salary would refer specifically to the fixed amount agreed upon as pay for employment, excluding bonuses and additional earnings. Therefore, gross income is the correct term for the total earnings before any deductions have been made.