# Can I ask my HR why I got less salary this month when I actually got more salary last month?

**URL:** <https://community.greythr.com/t/can-i-ask-my-hr-why-i-got-less-salary-this-month-when-i-actually-got-more-salary-last-month/24659>\
**Category:** Payroll\
**Tags:** salary\
**Created:** [July 6, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/can-i-ask-my-hr-why-i-got-less-salary-this-month-when-i-actually-got-more-salary-last-month/24659 "2026-07-06T07:30:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![Aneesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f1d935/32.png) [@Aneesha](https://community.greythr.com/u/Aneesha)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/can-i-ask-my-hr-why-i-got-less-salary-this-month-when-i-actually-got-more-salary-last-month/24659/1 "2026-07-06T07:30:30Z")

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So the thing is- I got x amount last month after all the deductions but this month I got a lesser one. The deuctions are right this time but wrong last time. Sould I go and ask ? Will the deduct the extra amount from the next salary?

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**Author:** ![tylerhoward](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@tylerhoward](https://community.greythr.com/u/tylerhoward)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/can-i-ask-my-hr-why-i-got-less-salary-this-month-when-i-actually-got-more-salary-last-month/24659/2 "2026-07-11T12:48:51Z")

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Yes, absolutely. Just ask politely for a salary breakup or clarification. Sometimes the difference is due to tax deductions, leave adjustments, incentives, or other payroll changes. HR can explain the reason.