Rate Of Pay (Noun)
Meaning
Amount of money received per unit time; "women's pay rate is lower than men's".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She inquired about the rate of pay for the new internship position to make sure it was within her expected range.
- The company's higher rate of pay was a major draw for job applicants compared to other similar positions in the industry.
- Unfortunately, the low rate of pay for this job is not enough for me to cover my living expenses.
- Studies have shown that women's rate of pay is often lower than men's in the same fields and positions.
- The new collective bargaining agreement was expected to increase the rate of pay for union members by at least 10%.