Question

how do wages and salary differ? wages describe what you earn on an annual basis salaried employees are likely to be paid for overtime wages mean you have a standard amount in each paycheck salary describes what you earn on an annual basis

Explanation:

To match the descriptions of wages and salary:

1. "Wages describe what you earn on an annual basis" - Incorrect. Wages are typically hourly or per - task, while salary is annual.
2. "Salaried employees are likely to be paid for overtime" - Incorrect. Salaried employees are usually not paid overtime as they receive a fixed annual amount.
3. "Wages mean you have a standard amount in each paycheck" - Incorrect. Wages can vary based on hours worked or tasks completed.
4. "Salary describes what you earn on an annual basis" - Correct. Salary is a fixed amount paid annually (or in regular installments) for a job.

Answer:

The correct match is "Salary describes what you earn on an annual basis"