pay packet
The term "pay packet" originates from the traditional practice of giving employees their wages in a physical envelope, though it now also refers to the total earnings from employment.
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Definition
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(general)The total amount of money an employee earns, including wages, salary, bonuses, and deductions.
Example
- She was pleased with her pay packet this month because it included a performance bonus.
- The pay packet should cover all your expenses for the week.
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(traditional, historical)A physical envelope containing an employee's wages.
Example
- In the past, employees would receive their pay packet every Friday.
- He opened his pay packet to find his weekly wages.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pay packet":
wage packetpenny packetpocket moneyback paypay outmeal ticket