Pronunciation

/səˈleɪri/

Definitions

• Noun: A regular payment made by an employer to an employee for work done, typically on a weekly or monthly basis. [Etymology: Late Middle English, from Old French saillier, from saillir, to leap, pay.]

Phrases

• “Salary package” refers to the total compensation a person receives, including base salary and benefits.
• “Cost of living adjustment (COLA)” adjusts salaries based on inflation.
• “Minimum wage” is the lowest amount an employer can legally pay for a worker’s hourly or annual salary.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He negotiated a higher salary after demonstrating exceptional performance at work.”
• Verb: “The company announced a raise for all employees, which boosted their annual salaries.”
• “Her salary covers her basic expenses but leaves little for savings.”

Synonyms

• Wage
• Earnings
• Compensation
• Paycheck
• Income

Antonyms

• No salary (unemployed or unpaid)
• Loss
• Deduction
• Bonus (although not always directly related to salary)