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salaried

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsæɫɝid// UK //sˈæləɹid// salaried

adj. describing a job where you receive a fixed amount of money every month, regardless of how many hours you work. This is different from being paid by the hour.

adj. receiving a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, typically monthly, regardless of the number of hours worked. Often used to distinguish between fixed-income and hourly-wage employment.


SIMPLE

She works a salaried job at a large bank.

CONTEXTUAL

Many professionals prefer a salaried position because it offers more stability and predictable monthly expenses.

COMPLEX

While hourly wages provide flexibility for those with variable workloads, a salaried position often includes benefits like health insurance and paid leave that are not typically available to contract workers.

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