Salary Increase
/ˈsæləri ɪnˈkriːs/
Definitions
- (n.) An authorized enhancement in an employee's base pay, typically formalized through employer consent or collective bargaining agreements.
The employee received a salary increase following her annual performance review.
Forms
- salary increase
- salary increases
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Commentary
Salary increases are often governed by employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements and may reflect merit, inflation adjustments, or statutory minimums.
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