earner

British

/ ˈɜːnə /

noun

a person who earns money
informal an activity or thing that produces income, esp illicitly

a nice little earner

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The Virginia legislature, meanwhile, is considering proposals that would tax high-income earners, according to Family Enterprise USA.

From Barron's

For a high earner, a move from San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York to Miami could save 10 to 14 percentage points on income tax, based on current rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

These people are “concentrated among the top 30% of income earners.”

From MarketWatch

Higher earners, conversely, have the “ability to invest” when promotions hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Logistics and supply-chain specialists say higher earners are driving consumer demand, buoyed by elevated home values and a rising stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal

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