anticipated wages
noun phraseUK /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd weɪdʒɪz/
US /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd weɪdʒɪz/
Money you expect to get for work you will do.
She planned her budget using her anticipated wages from the summer job.
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2. The amount of money a worker expects to receive for hours already worked but not yet paid.
The accountant recorded anticipated wages as a liability at the end of the month.
3. Future earnings used in planning or budgeting.
The company based its hiring plan on anticipated wages for the next quarter.
4. Expected payment for a specific job or contract before it is completed.
The contractor quoted anticipated wages for the three-week project.