"salary premium" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to describe a salary increase or bonus given to a worker, usually because they have demonstrated high performance. For example, "John received a salary premium of 10% for having consistently exceeded his work goals throughout the year."
A similar salary premium is found in another booming master's field — nursing.
But graduates still attract a hefty salary premium compared with workers who finished their education at 16.
Several studies show that sea turtles on average must now wait longer to find a less senior post at a smaller salary premium over local hires.
In reality, the state pumps €13 billion a year into the overseas territories in subsidies and tax breaks, including a 40% salary premium for civil servants.
MBA graduates are sought after and can command a salary premium, but according to a recent survey there is room for improvement.
The rise of consulting is one more side effect of rising inequality: as the salary premium has grown, so has the cost of choosing of a less lucrative job.
These companies might not be paying thousands in salary premiums, but they're still missing opportunities to attract and engage the talented people they need.
But, the rich packages for expats — the kind that offered big salary premiums or even membership of the local yacht club — are harder and harder to secure.
Employers are willing to pay premium salaries for professionals with expertise in these areas as well.
Indeed, the college wage premium can go up even if salaries of college graduates are falling, provided those of high school graduates fall even faster.
Says Michael Cowan, associate dean for postdoctoral affairs, "For postdocs on salary, the premium is paid from the fringe pool as well as 70% of the family cost.
