How to Say "wage" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wage” is “salario” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi salario me permite ahorrar un poco cada mes.
My salary allows me to save a little every month.
El gobierno subió el salario mínimo nacional.
The government raised the national minimum wage.
¿Cuál es el salario promedio en este sector?
What is the average salary in this sector?
It's Masculine!
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' with this word: 'el salario' (the salary), even though it ends in '-a'.
Salario vs. Sueldo
Mistake: “Using 'sueldo' when referring to the legal/official minimum wage.”
Correction: 'Salario' is often preferred in official or legal contexts, especially when talking about the 'salario mínimo' (minimum wage). 'Sueldo' is more common for general monthly pay.
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