A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.

(obsolete) Saline.

present participle of salary

Paid a salary, as opposed to being an hourly worker or a volunteer. Generally indicating a professional or manager. / Paid monthly as opposed to weekly.

simple past tense and past participle of salary

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of salary

plural of salary

The process where some of an employee's pay is retained by the employer to cover benefits such as parking, childcare, or meals.

The inclusion of employee benefits in a remuneration package in exchange for giving up part of the monetary salary.