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Remuneración (Spanish) and remuneração (Portuguese) denote the compensation that an employee or contractor receives in exchange for labor or services. In both languages, the concept covers not only the base salary or wage but also additional elements such as bonuses, benefits, and other forms of non-monetary remuneration.

Originating from Latin remuneratio, the terms are used in formal, legal, financial, and human resources contexts. While closely related, usage differs by country and regulatory framework, and the two spellings reflect language-specific orthography.

Remuneration packages typically include base pay, variable pay (incentives, commissions), statutory or voluntary benefits (healthcare, retirement plans), paid leave, and sometimes non-monetary rewards like professional development opportunities or flexible working arrangements.

Labor and tax systems influence remuneration through minimum wage laws, overtime, tax withholding, social security contributions, and rules on executive compensation and pay transparency. Many organizations adopt total rewards or compensation frameworks to align pay with performance and market benchmarks.

Current discussions focus on pay equity, transparency, and aligning remuneration with organizational goals. Issues such as gender pay gaps, geographic differentials, and the impact of remote work are frequently addressed in remuneration policy.