starting salary

noun

: the salary people are paid when they start a job

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Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher salary, but 19th for starting salary. Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The compensation plan that was passed at the June 15 board trustee meeting includes a $60,000 starting salary for certified teachers. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 His starting salary will be $383,111. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 June 2026 The average starting salary is closer to $56,000. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for starting salary

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“Starting salary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20salary. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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