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Prepositions before nouns

Salary with of and in

Of salary appears in noun phrases. In salary is used for changes, differences, or payment form.

Quick answer

How do we use salary with prepositions?

Use of salary after another noun, such as level of salary. Use in salary for changes or measurements, such as an increase in salary.

a rise in salary
the level of salary offered

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
increase in salary

Changes or differences

Use in salary for variation or measurement.

There was an increase in salary this year
2
level of salary

Describing salary

Use of salary after descriptive nouns.

the average level of salary in the sector

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
in salary
She noticed a drop in salary.
change or difference
of salary
details of salary were shared
describing salary
salary for
a salary for managers
salary assigned to a role

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using in salary without a change idea

In salary usually follows words like increase or difference.

✕ the in salary package ✓ the salary package

Using of salary as a complete phrase

Of salary normally depends on another noun.

✓ discussion of salary

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. They announced an increase ___ salary.
2. We discussed the level ___ salary offered.
3. Which phrase refers to a change?

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Frequently asked questions

Is in salary correct?

Yes, especially after words about change or comparison.

When do we use of salary?

After another noun, such as discussion of salary.

Can salary take other prepositions?

Yes. Common examples include salary for a role and salary at a company.

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