As farms become more productive, the wages earned by those who work in agriculture increase.

As women and minorities earn higher wages, the potential for greater compensation increases.

A wage or salary earned for work (see also minimum wage)

Furthermore, liberal Democrats have long questioned the fairness of taxing profits from investments more lightly than wages earned by labor.

Full-time workers paid the minimum wage now earn about $8,500 a year.

About 10 million full-time workers paid the minimum wage now earn about $10,700 a year.

However, the records must include accurate information about the employee and data about the hours worked and the wages earned.

Blame fell partly on the destruction of factory jobs, and the relatively high wages earned by those workers.

But for most, a stingy wage and an airless box in which to earn it fostered hopelessness, resentment.

Even if you have an approved Form 4029, all wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable employee compensation count as earned income.