basic wage
Americannoun
noun
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a person's wage excluding overtime, bonuses, etc
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the statutory minimum wage for any worker
Example Sentences
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Rashford is one of United's highest earners, with a basic wage in excess of £300,000 a week.
From BBC
The chief executive said crew is paid in excess of the minimum basic wage set out by international law.
From BBC
"The global surge in inflation is hitting low incomes. From May 1 the basic wage will rise by 50 euros a month to 713 euros a month," Mitsotakis said in a televised address.
From Reuters
Tesco store workers in London will get a further 68p on top of the basic wage rise, so will be paid £10.78 per hour.
From BBC
It said it would also increase its basic wage to £12 an hour, a 15% rise on its previous pay rate.
From BBC
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