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Salary-Range

/ˈsæləri reɪndʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The minimum and maximum amount of money that an employer is willing to pay for a specific job position.

    "The salary range for the new marketing manager position is between $60,000 and $80,000."
  2. 2

    A specified range of salaries that reflects the level of experience and skills required for a job.

    "Candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications within the salary range provided."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'salary' originates from the Latin word 'salarium', which referred to the payments made to Roman soldiers for the purchase of salt. The word 'range' comes from the Old French 'range', meaning 'to arrange or to place'. Over time, 'salary-range' evolved to denote the spectrum of compensation for a particular job or position.

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