salary
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After two years in the role, she wants to find a new job with a higher salary and more room for career growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In June 2023, the state legislature passed a law that banned non-compete agreements for nearly all employees regardless of salary.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The two sides already have started to butt heads over the salary cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
"We are almost left without any means of livelihood, because we don't receive a salary anywhere ... we are self-employed," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Now I shall have to waste part of my salary on clothes, which I hardly need,” she fumed, although it was not really true, for the elbows of her sleeves were worn rather thin.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
He said that apprentices are also beneficial to employers, since their salaries are low and they tend to be better learners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
A large chunk of the defense budget goes toward paying the salaries of service members.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Nela Richardson, chief economist at the large payroll processor ADP, said people who switch jobs have seen a notable bump-up in salaries.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The result is a league capable of offering competitive salaries, passionate fanbases and European football to players entering the latter stages of their careers.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
With the British gone, there would be good things for everyone: "white" salaries long denied Nigerians, promotions, top jobs.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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