salary

[/ˈsæl.ə.ri/]
nounpl: salaries
salário
1. a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee for work performed, typically paid monthly or annually
She receives a competitive salary for her position as a software engineer.
Ela recebe um salário competitivo por seu cargo de engenheira de software.
2. compensation for professional or skilled work, as opposed to hourly wages for manual labor
His annual salary increased by 10% after the promotion.
Seu salário anual aumentou 10% após a promoção.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, salary discussions are formal and typically handled by HR departments. In Brazil, the 13th month salary (décimo terceiro) is mandatory by law and represents an additional month's payment given annually. In the USA, salary is often discussed in annual terms, while benefits and bonuses are separate negotiations.
NYC Slang
paycheck, bread, dough (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wagecompensationremunerationpayincomeearnings
Antonyms / Antônimos
unemploymentunpaid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
salário
most common term for fixed monthly or annual payment
Rio de Janeiro
salário
standard usage; occasionally 'grana' or 'cachê' in informal contexts
São Paulo
salário
standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
salário
identical usage; sometimes 'vencimento' in official or formal contexts

Related Words

paycheckbenefitsbonuswageincomeemploymentcompensation package

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn a salary
negotiate a salary
competitive salary
annual salary
base salary
live on a salary
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