salaries

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The union had called for the scrapping of a bonus cap set at 50 percent of annual salaries and for 15 percent of operating profit to be allocated to bonuses.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The charity also paid about 80% of the union's operating costs - around £6m annually, including £5m on salaries.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In that time span, wages and salaries of private-sector workers rose about 35%.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The Federal Employees Retirement System remains a luxury, providing members a guaranteed payout based on years of service, the highest average of salaries, and accruals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Some find the salaries and perks compensating; the developments that cater to them come with big houses, schools with top SAT scores, parks for youth sports, and upscale shopping strips.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times