pay rate

noun

: the amount of money workers are paid per hour, week, etc.

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For younger workers aged 18 to 20 years old, the minimum pay rate will rise by 16% to £10 an hour, while for apprentices aged 16 to 17, the hourly rate will rise 18% to £7.55. Jenni Reid,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 Some have been reinstated and others could become government contractors, likely at a higher pay rate. Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 The company said its starting pay rate has risen more than 28% since 2021. Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025 This number differs from state to state, with states like California requiring a base hourly pay rate of $16.50 an hour before tips. Sara Belcher, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pay rate

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“Pay rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20rate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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