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.
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Besides financing green solutions like renewable energy, clean heat and energy efficiency, brands need to pay fair prices for their products and, in turn, ensure that the garment workers making their products receive a fair wage.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
As a result, the fashion boss prides himself on giving back — making sure his factory workers are paid fair wages and feel like family — and has completely renovated the Italian village of Solomeo that is home to his headquarters.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
First in labor and factory conditions, because workers deserve fair wages and safe environments.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Artists aiming to put on a great, elaborate show, while also making a living and paying a fair wage to their crews, certainly contribute to the cost of rising ticket prices.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
As a result, the fashion boss prides himself on giving back — making sure his factory workers are paid fair wages and feel like family — and has completely renovated the Italian village of Solomeo that is home to his headquarters.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
First in labor and factory conditions, because workers deserve fair wages and safe environments.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Artists aiming to put on a great, elaborate show, while also making a living and paying a fair wage to their crews, certainly contribute to the cost of rising ticket prices.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fair wage
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“Fair wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20wage. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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