Word
salaried
US/ˈsæɫɝid/
UK/sˈæləɹid/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She works a salaried job at a large bank.”
“Many professionals prefer a salaried position because it offers more stability and predictable monthly expenses.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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