Salaries Meaning in English
word · lemma: salary
ˈsæɫɝiz
SAL-uh-reez
sˈæləɹiz
SAL-uh-reez
Definition
Salaries are the amounts of money people are paid regularly for doing their jobs, usually each month or year.
Usage & Nuances
Salaries are usually for white-collar or professional jobs and are paid monthly or yearly. Common with 'high/low salaries', 'increase/cut salaries'. Not to be confused with 'wages', which are often hourly or weekly and for manual work.
Spanish: sueldos - salariosPortuguese (BR): saláriosPortuguese (PT): saláriosChinese (Simplified): 工资Chinese (Traditional): 薪資Hindi: वेतनArabic: رواتبBengali: বেতনRussian: зарплатыJapanese: 給与Vietnamese: lươngKorean: 급여 - 연봉Turkish: maaşlarUrdu: تنخواہیںIndonesian: gaji
Example Sentences
Many people receive their salaries at the end of the month.
basic
The company increased workers’ salaries this year.
basic
All salaries are paid by bank transfer.
basic
After five years, their salaries finally matched their experience.
natural
There’s been a lot of talk about equal salaries for men and women.
natural
Some companies offer higher salaries to attract top talent.
natural