wage scale

noun

: a schedule of wage rates for related tasks
broadly : the general level of wages in an industry or region

Examples of wage scale in a Sentence

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The same legal point applies to rookie wage scales. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025 That falls in line with the slot value for where he was selected, according to the NFL’s rookie wage scale, and includes a $12.6 million signing bonus. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025 Think about the rookie wage scale for each draft pick. Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 May 2025 There were minor concessions regarding more preparation time for elementary school teachers and pay increases for veteran teachers at the top of the CPS wage scale. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wage scale

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wage scale was in 1900

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“Wage scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wage%20scale. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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wage scale

noun
: a list of wage rates for related tasks
also : the general level of wages for an area or region
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