regular payment made to an employee for their work

monthly income; monthly salary

to raise salary

regular payment for work

unpaid salary or wages that have accumulated and are owed to employees

An utterly inadequate measure; literally a cup of water to put out a burning cart of firewood.

To undergo self-imposed hardships to maintain one's resolve and prepare for revenge or the attainment of a great goal.

the basic salary or fixed portion of an employee's compensation excluding bonuses and commissions

to take drastic measures to deal with a situation by addressing the root cause

salary; wages

to cut wages

salaried class; wage earners

leave of absence without pay

regular payment for work or services, typically in a formal or official capacity

to pay wages or salary

pay or wages specifically for military or police personnel, often used in a historical context

to make a problem worse by inappropriate action

to take preventive measures against possible trouble or disaster; to act early to avert danger

To place fire under a pile of fuel; figuratively refers to a hidden peril or an imminent danger that is not yet apparent.

to add fuel to the flames; to create a hidden danger or worsen a volatile situation

A period of time away from work during which an employee does not receive a salary.

(of knowledge, skill etc) to be passed on from teachers to students, from one generation to another

to take an ill-advised action that only makes a problem worse; to add fuel to the fire

to receive a raise in salary

the literal or symbolic passing of a flame from one piece of firewood to another, ensuring its continuity

salary or wages

monetary compensation or salary provided to an employee for work or services rendered

to seek unpaid wages

receiving one's regular salary while on leave, vacation, or study leave

policy of high pay to discourage corruption

high salary, generous remuneration

to hire at a high salary

leave of absence without pay