How to Say "remuneration" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “remuneration” is “sueldo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi sueldo es suficiente para pagar el alquiler.
My salary is enough to pay the rent.
¿Cuándo nos van a depositar el sueldo de este mes?
When are they going to deposit this month's pay?
La empresa anunció un aumento del 10% en todos los sueldos base.
The company announced a 10% increase in all base salaries.
Gender Rule
As a masculine noun, 'sueldo' always uses the masculine articles: 'el sueldo' (the salary) and 'un sueldo' (a salary).
Sueldo vs. Dinero
Mistake: “Using 'sueldo' when you mean money in general (dinero).”
Correction: Use 'sueldo' only for the money earned from a job. Use 'dinero' for cash or money generally. Example: 'Tengo dinero en mi cartera' (I have money in my wallet).
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