starting wage
Initial hourly rate
Starting wage is the hourly pay rate offered to new employees at the beginning of a job, typically the lowest on a company's pay scale.
It establishes the baseline from which raises and promotions are measured: The starting wage is $15 an hour, with a review after 90 days.
Often discussed in contexts of minimum wage policy and entry-level employment.
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- hourlyOnce each sixty minutes
- paycheckCompensation for labor
- direct depositFunds sent to account automatically
- hireTake on for work
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