salary (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsæləri/
Definition
A fixed amount of money paid to an employee, usually every month or week.
Examples
The company offers a competitive salary for this position.
Her salary increased after she got promoted.
What is the starting salary for this job?
How to Use salary
- salary for (prepositional phrase)
- The payment received for a specific job or role. — "What is the salary for this job?"
- salary of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the amount of payment. — "The salary of the CEO is very high."
- earn a salary (collocation)
- To receive payment for work done. — "She earns a good salary as a doctor."
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