salary

noun
UK /ˈsæləri/
US /ˈsæləri/

Money you get paid for doing your job.

She earns a good salary at her new job.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee.

His salary is paid on the first of every month.

3. The total amount of money earned from employment over a period.

The annual salary for this position is quite high.

4. Payment for work, often contrasted with hourly wages.

Teachers usually receive a salary rather than hourly pay.