Synonyms for Salary & Similar Words
Definition of salary
- noun
- something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "salary"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like earnings, pay, remuneration can replace "salary" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Salary" in song lyrics
See how salary is used in real songs:
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"Its not about a salary"
Aceyalone — Accepted Eclectic -
"You know I can't pay off the salary"
AMB — Takin' it Away -
"Christ paid the wages and sin got its salary"
Ambassador — Selah