Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'high salary' depends on context. The most common way is to use 高い (takai) with 給料 (kyūryō) or 給与 (kyūyo). There are also specific terms like 高給 (kōkyū) and 高収入 (kōshūnyū).
Describing a salary that is high in amount.
The most straightforward and common way to say 'high salary'. 給料 means salary/wages, and 高い means high/expensive.
He has a high salary.
Does this job have a high salary?
A noun meaning 'high salary'. Often used in compounds like 高給取り (high earner). Slightly more formal than 給料が高い.
Means 'high income'. Broader than salary, can include other earnings. Often used in contexts like 'high-income earners'.
Similar to 給料が高い, but 給与 is a more formal term for salary/compensation, often used in business contexts.
Describing a job or position that offers a high salary.
Expressing the act of receiving or earning a high salary.
給料 (kyūryō) is the most common word for salary/wages. 給与 (kyūyo) is more formal and often used in business or official contexts. 収入 (shūnyū) means income in general, including salary, bonuses, and other earnings.
彼は高給取りだ。
He is a high earner.
I'm looking for a high-paying job.
I want to get a high-income job.
Our company is known for high salaries.
I want to change jobs to a high-income one.
He earns a high salary at that company.