Word SALARY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

salary

🇺🇸 [ˈsæləri]

Meanings

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis, made by an employer to an employee. The amount of salary is often agreed upon in advance and is not dependent on the number of hours worked or the amount of work done.

Examples

• She received a salary increase after her annual performance review.
• His salary is sufficient to cover all his expenses.
• They offer a competitive salary for this position.

Synonyms

wage • pay • compensation

Antonyms

commission • bonus • fee