as in minimum wage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of living wage
On the income front, a growing number of companies are committing to paying their workers a living wage and helping to ensure fair wages in their supply chains.
—
Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In Johnson County, the hourly living wage goes up to $27.05.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Officials said many employees earn between $12.50 per hour and $19 per hour, far below the average living wage for a single person without children in the area.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
About 10 percent of companies paid a living wage in some facilities, which, as the report points out, could be as few as one to two.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for living wage 
Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In Johnson County, the hourly living wage goes up to $27.05.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Officials said many employees earn between $12.50 per hour and $19 per hour, far below the average living wage for a single person without children in the area.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
About 10 percent of companies paid a living wage in some facilities, which, as the report points out, could be as few as one to two.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for living wage
Thesaurus Entries Near living wage
Cite this Entry
“Living wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living%20wage. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share