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salaries

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsæɫɝiz// UK //sˈæləɹiz// salaries

n. the fixed amounts of money that people receive every month or year for doing their jobs. It is usually paid directly into a bank account rather than in cash.

n. fixed regular payments, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee. Plural form of salary.


SIMPLE

The company is increasing all staff salaries by five percent this year.

CONTEXTUAL

Tech companies in the city often offer higher salaries to attract the most talented software engineers.

COMPLEX

While entry-level salaries remain stagnant across the sector, senior management positions have seen a significant rise in total compensation packages including bonuses and stock options.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when discussing the pay of a group of people or comparing different pay scales.

Pitfall

He earns a high wage as a doctorHe earns a high salary as a doctorUse 'salary' for professional or office jobs with a fixed annual rate; 'wage' usually refers to hourly or weekly pay for physical or manual work.

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