Synonyms of remuneration

remuneration

noun

ri-ˌmyü-nə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services

customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• payment
• compensation
• giving
• remittance
• repayment
• disbursement
• reimbursement
• remitment
• rendering
• tendering
• prepayment
• overpayment
• paying up
• paying off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpayment
• underpayment

2

as in compensation

payment to another for a loss or injury

the vandals were ordered to pay the property owners thousands of dollars in remuneration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensation
• damages
• reparation
• indemnity
• redress
• restitution
• indemnification
• recompense
• recoupment
• reprisal(s)
• satisfaction
• punishment
• reimbursement
• quittance
• repayment
• settlement
• requital
• atonement
• punitive damages
• adjustment
• refund
• expiation
• solatium
• retaliation
• amends

3

as in payment

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services

we can't accept your remuneration for services provided until we officially bill you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensation
• payment
• pay
• salary
• consideration
• reparation
• wage(s)
• recompense
• remittance
• reimbursement
• stipend
• repayment
• rental
• outlay
• indemnity
• expenditure
• settlement
• adjustment
• refund
• redress
• restitution
• requital
• rebate
• deposit
• recoupment
• prepayment
• disbursement
• overpayment
• rent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remuneration

Contractor remuneration is linked to incremental production, price and costs. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

According to the filing, Um and Shahbazi were told by gallery management, when asked about the missing remuneration, that money was tight and no payment was immediately forthcoming. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026

Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20 percent for 2026, but its pool remains short of the revenue percentage tennis stars are seeking from the Grand Slams in an ongoing debate over remuneration. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 June 2026

The information includes salaries, bonuses and other remuneration received directly from the companies in 2025, but does not necessarily factor in earnings from ownership of company shares. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

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