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basic salary

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noun

  1. base pay.


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According to M&S's annual report, Mr Machin got a small rise in his basic salary to £843,000 in the year to March.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

At the time, public doctors, who train for six years in university, earned a basic salary of $400-$850 a month, similar to some police officers who train for just six months.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Corporals in Colombia get a basic salary of around $400 a month, while experienced drill sergeants can earn up to $900.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

The cap was brought in across the European Union in 2014, limiting bonuses to a maximum of two times a banker's basic salary.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023

More rankling to Mrs. Clive than basic salary was her being forced to pay for her benefit.

From The Case of Mrs. Clive by Clive, Catherine