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61 Example 2 (Semi-monthly): Dory’s pay stubs show that she worked 80 hours during both pay periods making $15 per hour. The gross amount on each is $1,200 and Mary is paid twice each month, on the 1st and 15th. The agency worker selects “Semi-Monthly” for the pay frequency on the Employment page in CWW and the system calculates a monthly income of $2,400 ($1,200 x 2).
During ongoing eligibility, if a parent experiences a temporary increase or decrease for less than one (1) calendar month, the income must not be updated if it does not reflect their ongoing, prospective income.
This section last updated 10/1/2023
Section 6.4.1 Contractual Salaried Income Contractual salaried income that is annual income (intended to provide support for the entire year) and is not paid on an hourly or piecework basis must be prorated over 12 months.
Example 1: Joe works for a public school as a teacher’s aide. Joe has worked there for the last three (3) years and receives a 9.5 month contract every August. He earns $13,480.50 annually. He lives off his salary as a teacher’s aide for the full year and does not supplement his income during the summer. Average his income over 12 months: $13,480.50 ÷ 12 = $1,123.40 per month.
Contractual salaried income that is not annual income (intended to provide support for a portion of the year) and is not paid on an hourly or piecework basis must be prorated over the period the income is intended to cover.
Example 2: Nancy works for the public school as a part-time nurse. She receives a contract for 10 months every August. She earns $10,000 per school year. In the summer, she supplements her income as a lifeguard at the city pool. Average Nancy’s school year income of $10,000 by 10 months. $10,000 ÷ 10 = $1,000 per month for the school year. Then for the summer months calculate her income by her summer earnings.
This section last updated 12/1/2022
Section 6.4.2 Fluctuating Income If the amount of regularly received income varies, use an average.
Example 1: Harold receives a commission payment every quarter. His last commission check was $150. Divide $150 by three (3) months and average it over the three (3) months.