Thesaurus results for TAKE-HOME PAYS

take-home pays

noun

plural of take-home pay

as in minimum wages

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Over the years, advocates won eight-hour workdays, overtime pay and minimum wages.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Katie Wiseman While Labor Day is an enjoyable three-day weekend for many, minimum wages for employees remain low across the nation, including in Kentucky.

— Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of minimum wages

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Historians have said the act played a key role in expanding insurance for American workers because employers, unable to offer higher wages, offered insurance and other types of fringe benefits.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Cast members want high wages, and these all sort of tug in the opposite direction of each other.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wages

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Scout is partnering with technical colleges, emphasizing sustainable careers over gig work by offering high salaries, comprehensive medical care and planned on-site childcare, Keogh said.

— Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
The Brooklyn Museum’s second contract guarantees annual raises and increases the minimum salaries for full-time positions to between $63,585 and $129,854, depending on position level.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of salaries

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Union officials asked for 20% raises across three years, telework benefits — which would include $25 commuting stipends for those required to work in-person — and health benefits to ensure accessibility to affordable medical services.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Where possible, governments should provide stipends, child care, translation, disability access, and digital and in-person routes.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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