Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

salary

[sal-uh-ree] / ˈsæl ə ri /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Around 2013, Walker left the Gates Foundation and moved to the World Bank through a secondment, meaning the foundation continued to pay her salary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The most widespread practice was that of the so-called "salary skimmers" -- lawmakers who take a cut of their employees' pay.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Back in 2020, at the height of their powers, his team were relegated from the Premiership and fined more than £5m for repeated breaches of the top-flight salary cap.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“We are debt-free, and he will get 80% of his salary when he retires.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“And during the summers when you work here, your salary will go into the account,” added Dr. van Heerden.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




Vocabulary lists containing salary


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "salary" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com