take-home pay

noun

ˈtāk-ˌhōm- 

: income remaining from salary or wages after deductions (as for income-tax withholding)

Examples of take-home pay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The union is seeking better hours, higher take-home pay and a resolution to alleged unjust and unfair labor practices. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025

The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas. —Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025

Nadella’s sweeping take-home pay was thanks in part to the tech giants’ share performance, which has seen generous gains amid the enthusiasm towards AI investments. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

For millions of low-wage workers, these local adjustments provide a modest but meaningful boost to take-home pay—often making the difference between meeting basic needs and falling short. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

take-home pay

noun

ˌtāk-ˌhōm-

: the part of one's salary or wages remaining after deductions (as of income tax payments or union dues)