wage scale

American  

noun

1. a schedule of wages paid workers performing related tasks in an industry or shop.

2. a particular employer's wage schedule.

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wage scale British  

noun

1. a schedule of wages paid to workers for various jobs in an industry, company, etc

2. an employer's schedule of wages

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wage scale Cultural  

1. A schedule of the wages paid to different classes of workers in a company.

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Etymology

Origin of wage scale

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The new wage scale puts East Coast dock workers on par with their West Coast counterparts, who inked a new contract last year.

From Salon

But since the start of the rookie wage scale in 2011, there have been 59 receivers taken in the first round compared to 19 running backs.

From Seattle Times

With the rookie wage scale slotting salaries by pick regardless of position, it is more difficult for teams to generate surplus value by taking a tight end.

From Seattle Times

The improved wage scales and other workplace benefits announced by the Japanese automakers are, of course, good for those companies’ employees, who become collateral beneficiaries of the UAW’s efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

The updated Equal Pay and Opportunities Act makes Washington one of a handful of states that requires most employers to disclose wage scales or salary ranges in postings.

From Seattle Times