As a Noun: 1. The money that you are paid for your job, usually each month, especially when you have a professional job and the money paid is considerable. English = salary, (good) salary. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be paid money for your work, usually each month, especially when you have a professional job and the money paid is considerable. English = receive a salary, earn a good income. 2. To earn lots of money. Idiomatic English = earn money hand over fist.