wages

Example Sentences

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On some indicators Makerfield seems to be doing well, with wages above the national average and high levels of home ownership.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Rayner called on her own government to raise care workers' wages and not to tie visas for care workers to specific employers, which she said encouraged exploitation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

However, today’s level of inflation seems to be affecting prices more than wages, says Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Their latest headline-grabbing win came Tuesday, when workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles secured a big raise that pushed wages for the lowest-paid workers to $40 an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Sí, go somewhere where nobody will know your cards are forged. I’ll give you your wages as soon as you get out of my maid’s uniform. That must remain here.”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty