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salary

[sal-uh-ree] / ˈsæl ə ri /


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Salary negotiations are challenging for many people, but it can be especially daunting when you’re an entry-level worker just starting out in your career.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Appeared in the January 8, 2026, print edition as 'Buffett’s Successor To Earn a Top Salary'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Salary caps have helped the NFL, NBA, and NHL maintain good levels of competition and give the fans of the smallest market franchises hope that their teams can compete regularly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

Salary sacrifice schemes allow workers to lease cars cheaply through their employers, using their untaxed income, which can offer significant savings.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Salary increases for Grout and Sauceda are based partly on how many migrants they catch.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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