English · Work & Business
salary
/ˈsæl.ər.i/
[/ˈsæl.ər.i/]
regular work pay
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee for their work.
Example
Her new salary allowed her to save a little each month.
Her new salary allowed her to save a little each month.
Etymology
From Latin 'salarium', money paid to Roman soldiers for salt.
How & Where It’s Used
Usually paid monthly; contrasted with hourly 'wages'.
Cultural Note
The word derives from the salt allowance paid to Roman soldiers.