noun phrasepl: high salaries
salário alto
1. a substantial or above-average compensation paid to an employee on a regular basis, typically annual or monthly
She negotiated a high salary for her new position at the tech company.
Ela negociou um salário alto para seu novo cargo na empresa de tecnologia.
2. income that exceeds the median wage in a particular industry or geographic location
Engineers in Silicon Valley often earn a high salary.
Engenheiros no Vale do Silício frequentemente ganham um salário alto.
In Brazil, discussing salary openly is becoming more common in professional settings, though historically it was considered private. In the USA, salary negotiation is standard practice and high salaries are often a sign of career success. The concept varies significantly by industry and location, with tech, finance, and professional sectors commanding higher salaries in both countries.
NYC Slang
fat paycheck, serious money, big bucks
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