earner

British  

/ ˈɜːnə /

noun

1. a person who earns money

2. informal an activity or thing that produces income, esp illicitly

   a nice little earner

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Example Sentences

Local officials estimate the metropolitan area is losing $1 billion in annual income as high earners flee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Largely lacking basic services such as power, water and schools, Makoko is a sprawling home to low-income earners, many reliant on fishing and informal trade, and has existed for over 100 years.

From Barron's

“The top 10% of earners account for about half of all spending in the U.S.,”

From MarketWatch

Most of Rhode Island’s top earners are small businesses that pass through income to individual owners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alan wants more support for low earners like himself and his wife.

From BBC