Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wage-increase

noun
/weɪdʒ ɪnˈkriːs/
Definition
A wage increase refers to a raise in an employee’s salary or hourly pay.
Examples
  • After years of hard work, she finally received a wage increase.
  • Employers often offer a wage increase to retain talented staff.
  • The union negotiated a significant wage increase for all workers.
Meaning
Wage increase represents the adjustment in compensation that employers give to employees, often based on performance, inflation, or cost of living.
Synonyms
  • salary raise
  • pay hike
  • compensation increase