wages

/ˈweɪd͡ʒɪz/noun

All the money a person earns over a given period.

Example sentences

“He spends most of his weekly wages on rent and groceries.”
“Factory workers went on strike to demand higher wages.”

Traditionally hourly or weekly pay for manual work, while a salary is annual and fixed. The singular 'wage' appears in 'minimum wage' and 'living wage'.

work

Synonyms for wages

pay
earnings
income

Often confused with wages

wages vs salary: salary (noun): A set amount of money an employee receives for work, usually stated per month or per year rather than by the hour.

Related words

shiftA set period of time during which a group of workers is on duty, such as the day or night.internshipA temporary position in which a student works to gain experience in a profession or trade.supervisorSomeone whose job is to watch over and direct the work of other people or of an operation.freelanceWorking for several different clients on separate jobs instead of being employed full-time by one company.agendaA list of matters to be discussed or dealt with, arranged in order.commuteThe trip a person makes regularly between home and their workplace.