Wage Increase (Noun)
Meaning
The amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company offered its employees a wage increase of 5% to keep up with the rising cost of living.
- The union negotiated a wage increase for its members, resulting in higher salaries across the board.
- The employee was thrilled to receive a wage increase after a year of hard work and dedication.
- The government announced a wage increase for public sector workers, effective immediately.
- The wage increase was a welcome surprise for the employees, who had been struggling to make ends meet.