basic salary
Americannoun
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During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree resident doctors in England now earn a basic salary of £38,831, for an average of 48 hours worked per week.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
He thinks the answer lies in paying CEOs “a rather modest basic salary, and then everything else is incentive”.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
At the time, public doctors, who train for six years in university, earned a basic salary of $400-$850 a month, similar to some police officers who train for just six months.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Corporals in Colombia get a basic salary of around $400 a month, while experienced drill sergeants can earn up to $900.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
More rankling to Mrs. Clive than basic salary was her being forced to pay for her benefit.
From The Case of Mrs. Clive by Clive, Catherine
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