salary

[ sal-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural sal·a·ries.

1. a fixed compensation periodically paid to a person for regular work or services.

salary

/ ˈsælərɪ /

noun

1. a fixed regular payment made by an employer, often monthly, for professional or office work as opposed to manual work Compare wage

verb

1. tr to pay a salary to

Other Words From

• sala·ry·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of salary¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English salarie, from Anglo-French, from Latin salārium “money given to soldiers to buy salt, salt money.” See sal, -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of salary¹

C14: from Anglo-Norman salarie, from Latin salārium the sum given to Roman soldiers to buy salt, from sal salt

Synonym Study

See pay ¹.

Example Sentences

"Teachers have a right to receive a salary that truly reflects their value to society," he said.

From BBC

He is a full-time host who enjoys a comfortable salary and the perks that come along with a high-profile TV job.

From Los Angeles Times

"For Alyssa, who is coming from the White House, 'The View' salary would be a step up!"

From Salon

Ms Gray left as the PM's chief of staff after just three months in the role, following weeks of negative headlines and briefings against her, including a row over her salary.

From BBC

The league’s overarching philosophy since its founding has been parity, a goal its byzantine salary rules were designed to support.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• earnings
• fee
• income
• pay
• payroll
• stipend
• wage