16.05 EXPLANATORY: SALARY BASIS is a type of compensation system in which an employee's pay is based on a predetermined amount of money, rather than an hourly wage or commission. There are three main types of salary basis: annual salary, monthly salary, and weekly salary. Under an annual salary system, an employee is paid a fixed amount of money each year, regardless of hours worked. Under a monthly salary system, an employee is paid a fixed amount of money each month, regardless of hours worked. Under a weekly salary system, an employee is paid a fixed amount of money each week, regardless of hours worked.