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wage Synonyms
Another word for wage
Choosing another word for wage depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker (often used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The factory workers negotiated for higher hourly wages and better working conditions."
Strongest
pay
earnings
Strong
remuneration
compensation
salary
stipend
income
Weak
emolument
• verb (Context 2)
To carry on or engage in a sustained campaign, contest, or conflict.
Usage Example
"Public health officials continue to conduct a determined campaign against preventable infectious diseases."
Strongest
conduct
carry on
Strong
undertake
prosecute
pursue
engage in
mount
• noun (Context 3)
A fitting return, recompense, or consequence for a particular action or way of life (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"In classic tragedy, the protagonist must ultimately face the bitter wages of unchecked ambition."
Strongest
recompense
Strong
reward
retribution
consequence
return
just deserts
Opposites of wage
The opposite of wage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
abandon
cease
halt
surrender
give up
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wage