fair wage

noun

: a wage that is reasonable for the type of work done
The workers claim that they are not being paid fair wages.

Examples of fair wage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lawmakers must continue to find ways to allow small businesses to thrive and succeed and make sure that employees are paid fair wages. Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 The union is demanding fair wages and answers to the existential threat to jobs posed by artificial intelligence and automation. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024 The resort has committed to fair wages and benefits for their staff, who are trained in sustainability measures and the history of the area, giving them a sense of ownership of the land. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Reese’s commitment to empowering women extends beyond fair wages and ethical practices. Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fair wage 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'fair wage.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near fair wage

Cite this Entry

“Fair wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20wage. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!