Advertisement
Advertisement
incentive pay
noun
- additional pay, a higher wage, or a bonus paid to promote the productivity of an employee.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of incentive pay1
First recorded in 1955–60
Discover More
Example Sentences
HHS recently informed Congress that it has upped its incentive pay to help recruiting, but it’s unclear if that will be enough.
From ProPublica
But 15% is still not high enough for many employees to be willing to bank on incentive pay.
From The Daily Beast
And before you ask, no, you can't just do it in incentive pay, where they only get paid if the firm succeeds.
From The Daily Beast
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse