base salary; basic pay; regular salary
Refers to the fixed base component of a salary, excluding overtime, bonuses, and allowances. Common in employment and payroll contexts.
Overtime pay is provided in addition to the base salary.
His base salary is not that high, but his bonuses are large.
Compound of 本 (base, main) and 俸 (salary, stipend). 俸 is a relatively formal kanji for pay, often used in official or historical contexts.