Income

usgb/ˈɪnkʌm/
noun

The money that you earn from working or that you get from investments.

His annual income is over $100,000
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Often appears as...

  • annual income
  • passive income
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Personal Earnings

Refers to money earned by an individual, usually through employment.

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His income as a chef varies each month.
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Beyond Wages

Income can also come from other sources, not only your salary.

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Her income includes both her salary and freelance work.
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Stable vs Variable

Income can be consistent, like a monthly salary, or irregular, like sales commissions.

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He prefers a job with stable income rather than fluctuating earnings.
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