salaried

[ sal-uh-reed ]

adjective

1. receiving a salary:

   a salaried employee.

2. having a salary attached:

   a salaried job.

salaried

/ ˈsælərɪd /

adjective

1. earning or yielding a salary

   salaried employment

   a salaried worker

Other Words From

• non·sala·ried adjective
• un·sala·ried adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of salaried¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; salary + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Experts generally agree that the occupations held by middle-class earners center on salaried office professions like K-12 teachers and human resources specialists or high-skill technical labor.

From Salon

Now, Bubser said, the lack of affordable housing is a full-blown crisis making it almost impossible for hourly workers, and even some salaried professionals, to keep a traditional roof over their heads.

From Los Angeles Times

I want salaried employees and workers to get a fair share of the profits.

From Salon

But, he alleged, her demands for financial assistance increased and she asked him for salaried employment and medical benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

Hourly workers typically get overtime after 40 hours, but salaried workers receive overtime pay if their wages are below the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• compensated