1The money an employer pays an employee in exchange for work — typically covering base salary plus allowances, i.e., overall pay.
給与は毎月25日に振り込まれる。
Salary is deposited on the 25th of every month.
昇進したので、来月から給与が上がる。
Since I got promoted, my salary will go up starting next month.
会社は物価上昇に合わせて給与を見直した。
The company revised salaries in line with rising prices.
彼は給与明細を見て残業代の計算間違いに気づいた。
He noticed a mistake in the overtime calculation while looking at his pay slip.
2The official act of an authority or organization providing funds or supplies — an administrative term for granting subsidies, scholarships, and the like.
被災者には見舞金が給与されることになった。
It was decided that condolence money would be granted to the disaster victims.
優秀な学生には特別奨学金が給与される。
Outstanding students are granted a special scholarship.