Wage: Meaning
A wage is a fixed payment, typically paid on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee in exchange for work or services rendered. It is a key component of income, often determined by labor agreements, market conditions, or government regulations such as minimum wage laws.
Synonyms
Salary
Pay
Earnings
Compensation
Remuneration
Stipend
Income
Fee
Allowance
Reward
Antonyms
Debt
Loss
Expense
Dues
Penalty
Deficit
Forfeiture
Liability
Outlay
Expenditure
Short Sentence Examples
She earns a fair wage for her hard work.
The company recently raised its minimum wage for employees.
He works overtime to increase his wage.
The new law ensures equal wages for men and women.
A higher wage attracts more skilled workers.
