base salary only
[/beɪs ˈsæləri ˈoʊnli/]
noun phrase
apenas salário base
1. A compensation package that includes only the fixed annual or monthly wage without additional benefits, bonuses, commissions, or allowances
The job offer includes a base salary only of $50,000 per year with no additional benefits.
A oferta de emprego inclui apenas salário base de R$ 50.000 por ano sem benefícios adicionais.
2. A salary structure limited to the guaranteed minimum payment without performance incentives or supplementary compensation
The position is base salary only, so there are no commissions or bonuses included.
O cargo é apenas salário base, então não há comissões ou bônus inclusos.
This term is commonly used in job offers and employment discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it indicates a position without the typical extras like vale refeição (meal voucher), vale transporte (transportation allowance), or health insurance. In the US context, it emphasizes the absence of bonuses and commissions common in sales or performance-based roles. Understanding this distinction is important when evaluating job offers across different countries.
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