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Salary

/sˈæləri/
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(noun) 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.

The salary of a teacher is lower than that of a lawyer.
The salary is fixed according to age and experience.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He negotiated a higher ____ before accepting the new position at the firm.

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