noun · neutral
salary
/ˈsæləri/SAL·a·ry
Band 5-6speakingtask2
a regular payment, usually monthly, from an employer to an employee
Examples
“She negotiated a higher starting salary before accepting the job.”
“My salary is paid into my bank account on the last working day of each month.”
“Employees expect annual reviews to include the possibility of a salary increase.”
Band 8 sentence
“She accepted the position because it offered a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits and clear career progression.”
Collocations
- monthly salary
- negotiate a salary
- annual salary review
Word family
salary nounsalaries noun (plural)
Common mistakes
I received salary last month→I received my salary last month
make salary→earn a salary / receive a salary
Say it for a higher band
5money→6payment→7+salary
Synonyms
wage
Easily confused
wage
“He receives a weekly wage because he is paid by the hour.”
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