salaried
/'sælərid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Receiving a fixed regular payment, typically expressed as an annual sum and paid monthly or biweekly: Describes employment or a position where compensation is provided in the form of a salary, as opposed to hourly wages.
- Involving or relating to the payment of a salary: Describes jobs, employment, or workers characterized by salaried compensation.
Usage and Examples
As an adjective describing employment or a position:
- She moved from an hourly job to a salaried position with benefits.
- The company offers both hourly and salaried employment options.
As an adjective describing a worker:
- All salaried employees must submit their timesheets by Friday.
- He became a salaried member of the staff after his probation period.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
"Salaried" vs. "Hourly": A key distinction in employment. "Salaried" workers receive a fixed amount regardless of hours worked (often exempt from overtime), while "hourly" workers are paid for each hour worked.
- Exempt salaried professionals are not eligible for overtime pay.
In formal or legal contexts: Often used to describe official positions or professional roles.
- The salaried magistrates handled the administrative cases.
Variants and Related Words
Salary (n): A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum.
- Her annual salary is competitive within the industry.
Stipendiary (adj, formal): Receiving a stipend or salary; often used in specific contexts like certain judicial or clerical positions.
- The stipendiary magistrate's role is defined by statute.
Synonyms
- Compensated: Receiving payment or reward.
- Remunerated: Receiving money for work or services.
- Waged: This can be a near-synonym but often implies payment by wages (an hourly rate) rather than a fixed salary. "Salaried" is more specific.
Antonyms
- Unpaid: Not receiving payment.
- Voluntary: Done without payment.
- Hourly: Paid for each hour worked (contrasts the payment structure, not the fact of being paid).
Adjective
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for which money is paid
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a paying job
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remunerative work
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salaried employment
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stipendiary services
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receiving or eligible for compensation
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salaried workers
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a stipendiary magistrate
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receiving a salary
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salaried members of the staff
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