Bonus payments are in addition to hourly, salary, commission, or piece rate payments. A bonus is normally given by a business to workers for excellent work or for outstanding production. The total earned in the pay period ($400) divided by the total hours worked in the pay period (80) is equal to $5.00 per hour. 2  This is below the minimum wage and should be equal to or greater than the latest minimum wage rate multiplied by the number of hours worked.