When an employee is hired partway through the year, their Year-to-Date (YTD) totals only include the wages and deductions from their start date forward. This means they will naturally show a lower YTD amount compared to coworkers who have been with the company since the beginning of the year. The YTD calculation does not “catch up” or include any income from previous jobs or months before they joined your business—it strictly reflects what they’ve earned and what’s been deducted since their first day with you.
Why is my new hire’s YTD lower than expected after being hired mid-year?
When an employee is hired partway through the year, their Year-to-Date (YTD) totals only include the wages and deductions from their start date forward. This means they will naturally show a lower YTD amount compared to coworkers who have been with the company since the beginning of the year. The YTD calculation does not “catch up” or include any income from previous jobs or months before they joined your business—it strictly reflects what they’ve earned and what’s been deducted since their first day with you.
Last modified: September 30, 2025
