Knowing the differences between salary types gives the advantage to employers to better craft their offers to new workforce, to leverage the advantages of these differences to obtain leverage and employee satisfaction, to make the necessary changes if the business needs it and also to keep competitive industry specific salaries.

Digital currencies like Bitcoin are starting to become alternatives to traditional salary payments. Though it is a special form of payment, some companies and employees are opting for this method. It's use differs from country to country, so before using it as a payment method double check your country's legal requirements.