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base pay

NOUN
pay excluding extras
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A board-certified psychiatrist at Atascadero State Hospital — some of the highest paid state employees — can earn more than $397,000 in base pay.

From Los Angeles Times

The policy also introduces bonuses, which will be capped at 15% of base pay.

From Los Angeles Times

The union is pushing for base pay increases and the restoration of cut programs.

From Los Angeles Times

The contract raises average annual base pay to about $109,000 from $75,000 over its five-year term.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even entry level base pay for a Los Angeles Police Department officer is more than $90,000 year.

From Los Angeles Times