Definitions:

1. An individual who works for an employer and receives a regular wage or salary for their labor. NOUN
   • Dual-income households often have two wage earners contributing to the family finances.
2. Someone who earns wages in return for their labor. NOUN
   • She is a wage earner who works at the local factory, supporting her family with her income.
3. Someone who works for wages, especially if that wage supports a household. NOUN
   • As a wage earner, he is concerned about the rising cost of living and its impact on his household budget.

Synonyms:

• breadwinner
• earner
• employee
• income earner
• paid worker