Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
salary
noun
/ˈsæl.ə.ri/
Definition
A salary is a regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically on a monthly or biweekly basis, in exchange for their work.
Examples
- After working at the company for a year, she received a raise in her salary.
- The teacher’s salary is paid at the end of each month.
- He was happy to find a job that offered a competitive salary.
Meaning
It refers to the financial compensation received by employees for performing their job duties.
Synonyms
- wage
- pay
- compensation
- income
- remuneration
