gross income

NOUN

total income earned

Synonyms

WEAK

gross earnings taxable income

Example Sentences

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For 2021-22 she had a gross income of £140,496, paying just over £51,500 in income tax.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s true even if their adjusted gross income exceeds the official levels that allow for a straightforward Roth contribution.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

And the limit is not on what you typically think of as your income, but rather on something known as your modified annual gross income.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Starting this year, charitable donations below 0.5% of adjusted gross income won’t be deductible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Well, first let’s look at your personal gross income from lawn cutting, shall we? It’s really the only figure that counts for this aspect of your operation.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen