basic wage

noun

1. base pay.

basic wage

noun

1. a person's wage excluding overtime, bonuses, etc

2. the statutory minimum wage for any worker

Example Sentences

Rashford is one of United's highest earners, with a basic wage in excess of £300,000 a week.

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The chief executive said crew is paid in excess of the minimum basic wage set out by international law.

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"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.

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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.

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It said it would also increase its basic wage to £12 an hour, a 15% rise on its previous pay rate.

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