as in wage
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
signed a contract for a new job with a salary of $60,000 per year
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Recent Examples of salary
After another offseason of blockbuster additions, the Los Angeles Dodgers raised fears about competitive balance and calls for a Major League Baseball salary cap.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Due to a state law prohibiting employees from receiving two public salaries, Spelman did not accept pay during his council service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
To make a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, an organization would have to absorb the rest of Keller’s contract – the balance of his $15 million salary this season, $16.5 million next year, $18 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028 – and give up top prospects.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2025
On the other hand, the club also intends to bring salaries and fees down to a more sustainable level.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Due to a state law prohibiting employees from receiving two public salaries, Spelman did not accept pay during his council service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
To make a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, an organization would have to absorb the rest of Keller’s contract – the balance of his $15 million salary this season, $16.5 million next year, $18 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028 – and give up top prospects.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2025
On the other hand, the club also intends to bring salaries and fees down to a more sustainable level.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salary
Noun
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Over 90% of the department's budget makes up personnel costs, including wages, benefits and pension contributions.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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However, the paper says those benefits fade over time and many certificate holders end up earning poverty-level wages, according to a 2021 study.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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That means a single mom waiting tables could take home an extra $1,300, while a utility worker putting in overtime after a storm won’t owe a dime on his extra pay.—
Michael Catanzaro,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Lewis will receive all his remaining pay if he is terminated after Feb. 1, 2027.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But there is a drastic difference in the dollar amount of payments beneficiaries may receive depending on their start date.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Salary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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