honest wage
noun
: an amount of money that is fair for the work that is done
These people work hard, and they deserve an honest wage.
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When a development project is underway, the council must ensure that city residents are trained, hired, and paid an honest wage for a hard day’s work.
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Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024
Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Honest wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honest%20wage. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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