as in wages
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
signed a contract for a new job with a salary of $60,000 per year
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Recent Examples of salaries
Surveying the market, going on interviews, and comparing salaries can help provide a new perspective and highlight opportunities for professional growth.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
But in a game where teams need to match salaries in order to make trades, Terry is wise enough not to let his guard down.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That amendment prevents Congress from changing lawmakers' salaries between elections.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On a cash basis, the Giants spent $206 million on player salaries last season, exceeded the luxury tax threshold ($237 million) for the first time since 2018 and sustained operating losses that caused some discomfort among members of the ownership group.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
As in-office mandates have been emerging in the private sector – as indicated in the 2024 CEO Outlook survey – productivity, hiring, and salaries are being impacted.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $3,064,769 from $2,823,765, primarily due to higher employee salaries and benefits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
This increase is primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses, rent, management fees, and salaries and wages.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
General and administrative expenses decreased to $1,966,717 from $2,172,298, primarily due to a decrease in salaries and welfare.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
But in a game where teams need to match salaries in order to make trades, Terry is wise enough not to let his guard down.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
That amendment prevents Congress from changing lawmakers' salaries between elections.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On a cash basis, the Giants spent $206 million on player salaries last season, exceeded the luxury tax threshold ($237 million) for the first time since 2018 and sustained operating losses that caused some discomfort among members of the ownership group.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
As in-office mandates have been emerging in the private sector – as indicated in the 2024 CEO Outlook survey – productivity, hiring, and salaries are being impacted.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $3,064,769 from $2,823,765, primarily due to higher employee salaries and benefits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
This increase is primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses, rent, management fees, and salaries and wages.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
General and administrative expenses decreased to $1,966,717 from $2,172,298, primarily due to a decrease in salaries and welfare.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Salaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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