salary

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The government had also offered to cover some out-of-pocket expenses such as exam fees as well as ensuring faster pay progression through the five salary bands that span training.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The union also wants to push the annual salary of a starting teacher from $68,695 to $77,670, a 13% jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Job security is also now a bigger priority than career advancement when evaluating a job offer, although salary remains the top factor, the survey found.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Last March, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase received an extension that included $109.8 million in guarantees and gave him an average annual salary of $40.3 million, according to Overthecap.com.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

True, her salary was generous, but Lady Constance rarely thought to pay it unless asked.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood