salary

The word “salary” has 3 syllables: sal-a-ry.

It's pronounced as /ˈsæləri/.


What is synonym and antonym for salary?

In the thesaurus, “salary” has 8 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for salary along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for salary

Antonyms for salary

  • bills
  • debt

Meanings of salary

  • noun
    1. A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
  • verb
    1. To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.
  • adjective
    1. Saline.

Example Sentences

  • Salary negotiations can be a crucial part of the job application process.
  • She was pleased with the increase in her salary after her annual performance review.
  • Many people rely on their monthly salary to cover living expenses and bills.
  • She received a raise in her salary after completing additional training and certifications.
  • He decided to take on a part-time job to supplement his salary and save for a vacation.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salary, such as: bills, debt, earnings, fee, income, pay, payment.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

earnings

  • bottom line
  • gain
  • income
  • pay
  • proceeds
  • profit
  • return
  • revenue
  • salary

gains

packet

take-home pay

  • living wage
  • minimum wage
  • nominal wages
  • pay
  • pay envelope
  • salary
  • wage

takings

  • acquisition
  • allowance
  • benefit
  • bottom line
  • cargo
  • compensation
  • credit
  • crop
  • dividend
  • earnings
  • fee
  • fund
  • gain
  • goods
  • harvest
  • income
  • interest
  • output
  • pay
  • payment
  • percentage
  • proceeds
  • product
  • production
  • profit
  • receipt
  • reimbursement
  • remuneration
  • reparation
  • repayment
  • return
  • revenue
  • reward
  • salary
  • saving
  • spoils
  • stipend
  • stock
  • surplus
  • turnout
  • value
  • wage
  • wealth
  • yield

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