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

Eligible sources include paychecks, pensions, Social Security and other income electronically deposited by an employer or outside agency. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

With fewer affordable options available and wages not keeping pace with the high prices, teachers often live outside of the district or take on additional jobs to supplement their income, Black said. — Taylor O'Connor 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Being cost-burdened means a family pays more than 30% of their income toward housing. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Dimon contextualized the frustration of lower-income families, noting that, compared with the 1960s and 1970s, standards of living have improved across the board. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 July 2026