base pay
noun
: a rate or amount of pay for a standard work period, job, or position exclusive of additional payments or allowances
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For example, teachers with more than 25 years of experience would have a base pay of $59,000 a year under the new budget, up from $55,950 this year.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
According to city data, fire engineer Spencer Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime in 2025, more than twice his base pay and nearly double Mayor Matt Mahan’s salary.
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Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
If a first responder dies in the line of duty, their family is eligible for 100% of their base pay.
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Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
She was followed by San Diego Unified’s Fabiola Bagula, with $346,806 in base pay.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
According to city data, fire engineer Spencer Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime in 2025, more than twice his base pay and nearly double Mayor Matt Mahan’s salary.
—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
If a first responder dies in the line of duty, their family is eligible for 100% of their base pay.
—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
She was followed by San Diego Unified’s Fabiola Bagula, with $346,806 in base pay.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Base pay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/base%20pay. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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