B1nounmoneywork
US/ˈsæl.ər.i/
UK/ˈsæl.ər.i/
the fixed amount of money you get from your employer, usually every month
In context
The starting salary for this position is around 15 million dong a month.
He asked for a salary increase after his first year at the company.
Most people find it hard to save money on a low salary.
Words that go with salary
adjective + noun
- high salaryA high salary isn't everything if you hate your job.
- low salaryMany teachers leave the profession because of the low salary.
- starting salaryWhat is the average starting salary for IT graduates?
- annual salaryHer annual salary is now over 500 million dong.
noun + noun
- salary increaseAll staff will get a five percent salary increase in January.
verb + noun
- earn a salaryHe earns a good salary as a software engineer.
- negotiate a salaryDon't be afraid to negotiate your salary before accepting an offer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My salary is very cheap.Correct: My salary is very low.