salaried employee

Definitions

A worker who receives a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or annual basis, rather than an hourly wage.

An individual employed under a contract that provides a set annual compensation regardless of the number of hours worked.

Examples

As a salaried employee, she receives a consistent paycheck regardless of the number of hours worked each week.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package specifically designed for every full-time salaried employee.

Unlike hourly workers, a salaried employee is typically exempt from overtime pay regulations.

Synonyms

wage earner staff member payrolled worker company employee full-time worker corporate hire

Antonyms

freelancer independent contractor self-employed entrepreneur gig worker volunteer unemployed