Pronunciation: [salˈe͡əɹɪˌat] (IPA) 
Salariat is a term used to describe the class of white-collar workers who earn a salary rather than an hourly wage. The word is spelled "sæləriət" (suh-LAIR-ee-uht), with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound "æ" as in "cat" and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound as in "but". The word comes from the French "salarie" which means "salary".
Salariat is a term derived from the French word "salarie" which refers to "salaried worker." It is a noun that encompasses the collective group of individuals who are employed and receive a regular salary in exchange for their work. The salariat typically includes those professionals who earn a fixed income and have job security, often working in white-collar occupations such as office workers, administrators, executives, managers, and other similar positions.
Members of the salariat usually enjoy benefits and perks that are not commonly found in other forms of employment, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and in some cases, stock options or profit-sharing schemes. They are often seen as part of the middle class, as their job security and steady income provide relative stability and a certain level of social and economic status.
The concept of the salariat has gained significance in discussions about social stratification and income inequality, as it represents a significant segment of the workforce in both developed and developing countries. The salariat is distinct from other groups such as the working class or the proletariat – individuals who are engaged in manual labor or lower-paid occupations.
Overall, salariat refers to the class of individuals who rely on salaried employment for their livelihood, enjoying certain advantages and contributing to the broader economic landscape as vital contributors to productivity and economic growth.
The word "salariat" is derived from the French term "salarié", which means "salaried employee". The origin of "salarié" can be traced back to the Latin word "salarium", which referred to the money given to Roman soldiers to buy salt. Over time, the term "salarium" began to encompass all types of payments made to workers. It eventually evolved into "salaried worker" (salarié) in French, and further into "salariat" to describe the class of salaried employees in society.
