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salaries

Pronunciation: [ˈsæl.ər.iz]

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Learn how to use salaries in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(noun) the money that people earn regularly from their jobs. It's what you get paid every month or every year for the work you do.

Example

Many people receive their salaries on the last day of the month.

Example

Her salary is not high enough to cover all her expenses.

Example

How much do you think salaries will increase next year?

Context: “comparison”

(noun) the amount of money people earn compared to others in similar jobs. This helps see if someone is paid fairly.

Example

His salary is competitive when compared to others in the industry.

Example

Her salary is lower than those of her coworkers with the same experience.

Example

What are the average salaries for teachers in this area?

How to pronounce salaries

Pronunciation: [ˈsæl.ər.iz]

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