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

In America, the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, founded in 1900, fought for fair wages and working conditions. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

This involved fair wages, workers’ participation in decision-making, and eliminating unfair competition that squeezed small- and medium-sized businesses out of the market. — Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Abarca is the executive director of the Fair Contracting Alliance, a nonprofit focused on fair wages and workers’ rights in the regional construction industry. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Later, another character in Dickensian period garb began asking him about fair wages, which drew only grumbles from Scrooge. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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