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

The broader development is expected to provide a seven-figure source of income for the school through long-term ground leases. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Anthropic will pay rent for those chips over time, providing the income financiers rely on to recover their investment. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

The measure, Proposition 3, permanently raises taxes for the top 2% of income earners in the state, instead of letting the higher rates expire in 2031. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Borrowers must qualify for a new loan, and changes in income, employment or home equity could make that harder. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026