Emolument

usgb/ɪˈmɑːljumənt/
noun

A salary, wage, or benefit given to a person for their work.

He has chosen to donate his entire emolument from his writing to charity.
Visual representation of "emolument" - A salary, wage, or benefit given to a person for their work.

Often appears as...

  • receive emolument
  • annual emolument

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Formal

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Legitimate Earnings

Emolument implies a rightful earning from your job or services offered.

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The CEO's annual emolument was commensurate with his contribution to the company.
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Beyond Salary

'Emolument' includes all forms of work compensation, not just basic salary.

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Her emolument package included health benefits and stock options.
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Formal and Dated

Emolument is formal and less common today; 'salary' or 'wages' are more usual.

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The position offers a generous emolument for the right candidate.
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