Synonyms of income

income

noun

ˈin-ˌkəm 

1

as in revenue

an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property

her summer job gave her some extra income

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenue
• profit
• earnings
• return
• proceeds
• incoming(s)
• yield
• gain(s)
• money
• salary
• wages
• windfall
• funds
• resources
• finances
• capital
• pocket
• killing
• exchequer
• coffers
• pocketbook
• tips
• take-home pay
• bankroll
• wherewithal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expenses
• cost
• expenditures
• outlay
• charge
• disbursement
• outgo

2

as in influx

a flowing or coming in

the income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influx
• inflow
• affluence
• flow
• flux
• flood
• inpouring
• inrush
• inundation
• torrent
• overflow
• tide
• deluge
• river
• stream
• stampede
• rush
• spate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• outflow
• flight
• emigration
• outpouring
• exodus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of income

Somewhat surprisingly, 82% of low-income borrowers (those earning under $49,000) likely overpaid last year, compared to 90% of higher-middle-income households ($100,000-$200,000). — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Single mothers often operate like CEOs of high-stakes enterprises, managing income, risk, and capital with no margin for error due to structural disadvantages like lower median income and exorbitant childcare costs. — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Of the California residents accepted for first-year studies, 34% would be the first generation in their families to attend college, and 36% are from low-income backgrounds. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

But part of that comes from a change in how low-income is defined. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026