Definitions:

1. Describes activities, individuals, or roles that involve earning a regular wage or salary through employment. ADJECTIVE
   • As a wage-earning employee, she carefully budgets her monthly income to cover all expenses.
2. Refers to receiving a regular payment, often on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, for work or services provided, typically in a non-salaried job position. ADJECTIVE
   • Wage-earning activities are crucial for the economic stability of many households.
3. Refers to the process or capacity of generating income by working for an employer. ADJECTIVE
   • Wage-earning families often prioritize job stability and benefits when choosing employment.
4. Working for hourly wages rather than fixed salaries. ADJECTIVE
   • Wage-earning workers rely on their employers for health insurance and retirement plans.

Synonyms:

• income-earning
• income-generating
• paid employment
• propertyless
• salary-earning
• working-class