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salary vs income

Both 'salary' and 'income' are correct terms, but they are used in different contexts. 'Salary' specifically refers to the fixed regular payment an employee receives for work, usually on a monthly basis. 'Income' is a broader term that encompasses all the money or earnings a person receives, including salary, investments, and other sources.

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salary

This is a correct term commonly used to refer to the fixed regular payment an employee receives for work.

Use 'salary' when referring to the specific fixed regular payment an employee receives for work, usually on a monthly basis.

Examples:

She was happy with her new job because it came with a higher salary.
He negotiated a higher salary with his employer.

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There's also a substantial salary increase.
Work and salary, starting next month.
Not surprising, given your salary.
First Recruitment pledges minimum legal salary to our clients.
The monthly salary is an altogether different matter.
A parliamentary salary also guarantees independence.
One year's salary with benefits.
Everyone gets 40% of their salary.
Just trying to earn my salary.
My monthly salary is 300,000 yens.
I asked my boss a salary advance.
She complained that my salary was low.
Her monthly salary is 40 thousand rubles.
Their annual salary increments were based on these ratings.
Pastors receive a salary in due form.
Payable contributions are calculated based on the employee's gross salary.
Scheme number 11.Replacement salary for health insurance.
Plus her salary, meals, and everything else.
Besides your salary, all the money you make.
I hire you at twice your old salary.

Alternatives:

wage
paycheck
remuneration
earnings
compensation

income

This is a correct term used to refer to all the money or earnings a person receives, including salary, investments, and other sources.

Use 'income' when referring to the total money or earnings a person receives from various sources, including salary, investments, and other sources.

Examples:

Her income from various investments allowed her to live comfortably.
He declared his income on his tax return.

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They belong relatively often to lower income groups.
Excluding gender would lead to lower overall retirement income.
Provisions concerning expenses or income arising from seized assets.
Inflation also brings a considerable redistribution of assets and income.
Over $2 million in unclaimed income.
Unreported income is subject to fines and imprisonment.
Maternity allowances generally seem to constitute a replacement income.
Good regular income... Low bank accounts though.
As income inequality increases, social mobility decreases.
Robert's death doubled his income.
The distribution of income has become more uneven.
This standard shall be applied in accounting for income taxes.
The portfolio is invested in euro-denominated fixed income assets.
Article 10 Recognition of income 1.
Moreover, productivity growth remains weak, constraining general income growth.
Consumption growth should benefit from anticipated developments in real disposable income.
The Commission also proposes including income deriving from non-UCITS.
Observance of copyright protects the income that maintains high-quality events.
Secondly, any additional differentiation will create income insecurity among producers.
Many must seek further part-time work to supplement their income.

Alternatives:

earnings
revenue
profit
wages
compensation

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