Salary is the money a person earns for doing a job. It is often paid each month or year. It shows how much a worker gets for their work.
She gets a good salary every month.
My salary is higher than last year.
A salary is a fixed payment for work that does not change if you work more or less hours. It is different from paying by each hour.
Her salary is the same each month.
Salaries do not change with overtime work.
Salary can also mean the money paid to church workers as part of their job. This is less common today but still exists in some churches.
The priest receives a salary from the church.
Church salaries support many clergy members.
Salary can also mean a payment given by the government or ruler, especially in older times. It is a formal way to pay for official work or service.
The officer was paid a salary by the crown.
Salaries once funded royal guards and officials.
Salary can mean the full amount a worker earns before any money is taken out for taxes or other costs. This is called gross salary.
His salary before taxes is very high.
Many ask about salary and benefits together.
Salary can mean the basic payment a worker gets from a company, not including other extra money like bonuses or overtime. It is decided by contract.
The salary does not include bonuses.
Base salary is fixed by the contract.
