wage scale
noun
: a schedule of wage rates for related tasks
broadly
: the general level of wages in an industry or region
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The same legal point applies to rookie wage scales.
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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
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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
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“Wage scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wage%20scale. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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