English–Spanish

“salary” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsosueldo · salario

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaɣa/

Example

Hoy recibí mi paga mensual.

Today I received my monthly salary.

Illustration for paga (salary)

How to say “salary” in Spanish

“Salary” in Spanish is paga.

Periodic payment given for work or support.

Full entry for paga: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with paga

En diciembre siempre llega la paga de Navidad.

The Christmas bonus always arrives in December.

Tips for using paga

  • In everyday Spanish, mi paga often means a child's pocket money, while in work contexts speakers usually add la paga mensual or sueldo to make the meaning clear.

Other Spanish words for “salary”

¿Cuánto es tu sueldo?

How much is your salary?

¿Cuánto es tu salario?

How much is your salary?

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