Where to find it
Go to Reports → Payroll → Payroll and select Timesheet vs Payslip Comparison.
You can also access the report from within a pay run by selecting Reports in the top-right corner.
What it shows
The report runs across a date range you specify. For each employee with a posted payslip during that period, it shows:
Column | What it means |
Name | Links to the employee’s payroll profile |
Pay Group | The employee’s pay group |
Pay Period | The start and end dates of the pay run, with a link to the pay run |
Timesheet Cost | The total cost calculated from the timesheet’s award interpretation |
Payslip Cost | The total earnings on the posted payslip |
Variance | The difference between the timesheet cost and payslip cost |
A positive variance means the payslip cost is higher than the amount expected from the timesheet. A negative variance means the payslip cost is lower.
Common reasons for a variance
A variance can occur when:
Manual adjustments were made to the payslip after the timesheet was exported.
Earnings rates or award rules differ between those used by the timesheet and those applied in payroll.
The employee is salaried. Their timesheet cost and payslip cost aren't directly comparable, so the Variance column will display a note instead of a figure.