noun · neutral
salary
/ˈsæləri/SAL·a·ry
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or yearly basis, made by an employer to an employee
Examples
“In Task 2 you might discuss whether high salaries motivate people.”
“Her monthly salary is transferred directly into her bank account.”
“The company offers a competitive starting salary for graduates.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the salary for entry-level positions in my field is modest, the company compensates with excellent training and clear promotion pathways.”
Collocations
- monthly salary
- annual salary
- competitive salary
- salary increase
Word family
Common mistakes
My salary are five million.→My salary is five million.
I earn salary every month.→I receive a salary every month. / I earn 5 million VND a month.
The company give me many moneys as salary.→The company gives me a salary. / The company gives me a lot of money as salary.
Say it for a higher band
5money→6income→7+salary
Synonyms
wage
income
Easily confused
wage
“Factory workers usually receive wages, while office staff get a salary.”
income
“Her income includes salary, freelance fees and rental income.”
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