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

Polls show a majority of New York voters approve of increasing taxes on high-income earners in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

While I recognize this is a “first-world problem” — a high earner, still working at 73, fretting over less than $10,000 in taxes — I am frustrated.

From MarketWatch

However, the story also noted that such outflows were taking place before the tax went into effect and the number of higher-income earners leaving fell year-over-year.

From Barron's

GOP-led states are looking to entice new residents with lower taxes, while Democratic-led states seek higher taxes on top earners to shore up budgets and social services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, employers added 10,000 jobs a month, delinquency rates are rising, and household savings for the bottom 80% of earners have eroded sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal