Synonyms of wage

wage

noun

ˈwāj 

as in salary

often wages plural the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services

the wage you earn is more than enough to support us comfortably

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salary
• payment
• pay
• paycheck
• stipend
• emolument
• pay envelope
• hire
• overtime
• compensation
• minimum wage
• earnings
• living wage
• packet
• reimbursement
• repayment
• double time
• profit
• nominal wages
• reparation
• redress
• remuneration
• restitution
• return
• remittance
• recompense
• take-home pay
• takings
• recoupment
• time and a half
• yield
• requital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wage

Donations will help with medical bills, lodging, transportation and lost wages as her family remains by her side during her recovery. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Officials said the filings misrepresented the number of employees and total wages paid, and were used to apply for large ERC and SFLC refunds. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

In throwing his support behind the project, Mayor Josh Huddlestun said that the Northwind North Industrial Park will bring family wage employment to the city. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

The survey included 282 hoteliers and found that properties were using incentives such as higher wages, flexible schedules and hotel discounts to attract workers. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing wage

• minimum wage