Synonyms of employee

employee

noun

im-ˌplȯ(i)-ˈē 

variants also employe

as in worker

one who works for another for wages or a salary

an employer who was loved and admired by generations of employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worker
• assistant
• colleague
• laborer
• associate
• retainer
• jobholder
• hireling
• subordinate
• hand
• underling
• coworker
• workman
• flunky
• cog
• yes-man
• wage earner
• jobber
• hack
• wage slave
• toiler
• workingman
• gandy dancer
• workwoman
• wageworker
• drudge
• temporary
• grub
• workingwoman
• temp
• navvy
• nine-to-fiver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employer
• supervisor
• boss
• gaffer
• superior

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of employee

Upskilling works best when employees can see a clear connection between learning and career growth. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Officials said no other evacuations were necessary and public safety employees and emergency responders remained on duty. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Home to around 100 employees, including nine fine fragrance perfumers, the new Chelsea location is designed to foster deeper collaboration, inspire creativity and accelerate innovation alongside clients and creative partners. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

On Tuesday, Atlanta Public Schools confirmed the victim was an employee of the district. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026