living wage
Example Sentences
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The “gig economy” entered the lingo in 2009, as increasing numbers of people tried to cobble two or more part-time, no-benefit “gigs” into a living wage.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
As supervisor she would do more to support jobs that pay a living wage, so residents rely less on county services.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
An hourly wage of $30 amounts to an annual salary of $62,400, still short of living wage standards by some measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
It provides paid work experience at the London living wage to homeless people, disabled people, and prison leavers.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Soon the Rad Lab would have to pay its scientists a living wage.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
