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I went to the office to pick up my paycheck.
Your weekly paycheck will be almost $600 after taxes.
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They have been both beset by rising prices and taxes and stuck with stagnant paychecks.
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Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
With more people prioritizing purpose over paychecks, organizations are realizing that clear communication about mission and values is essential for attracting and retaining talent.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
At the other end of the paycheck spectrum, Mississippi had the lowest income at $49,700, followed by West Virginia ($52,800) and Alabama ($54,200), New Mexico ($55,300), and Kentucky ($55,400).
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Dec. 2024
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Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
With more people prioritizing purpose over paychecks, organizations are realizing that clear communication about mission and values is essential for attracting and retaining talent.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
At the other end of the paycheck spectrum, Mississippi had the lowest income at $49,700, followed by West Virginia ($52,800) and Alabama ($54,200), New Mexico ($55,300), and Kentucky ($55,400).
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Paycheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paycheck. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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paycheck
noun
pay·check
ˈpā-ˌchek 
: a check in payment of wages or salary
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