White-collar worker

Definitions

A professional or clerical worker who performs non-manual labor in an office or administrative setting.

An employee whose work is typically salaried rather than hourly and does not involve physical labor.

Examples

The new office building was designed specifically to accommodate the needs of the modern white-collar worker.

Many white-collar workers have transitioned to remote work environments over the past few years.

Synonyms

Office worker Professional Corporate employee Salaried professional Desk worker

Antonyms

Blue-collar worker Manual laborer Industrial worker Manual worker Tradesperson