base salary
nounUK /beɪs ˈsæləri/
US /beɪs ˈsæləri/
The main amount of money you get paid for your job, before any extras are added.
Her base salary is $50,000 a year, and she can earn more with bonuses.
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2. The fixed part of a worker's pay that does not change with hours worked or performance.
Overtime is paid on top of his base salary.
3. The starting amount of money offered for a job before raises or benefits.
The job posting listed a base salary of $40,000 to $45,000.
4. The guaranteed yearly pay used to calculate retirement contributions.
Her pension is based on her final base salary.