noun, plural comas. 1. a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli, from which it is impossible to rouse a person.
Definition. Base salary is a fixed amount of money paid to an employee by an employer in return for work performed. Base salary does not include benefits, bonuses or any other potential compensation from an employer. Base salary is paid, most frequently, in a bi-weekly paycheck to an exempt or professional employee.ase salary is a fixed amount of money paid to an employee by an employer in return for work performed.
What's Changed in a Year. The average base salary in the November 2012 survey is $94,381, not including bonuses and additional compensation. That's a bit higher than the average salary ($92,754) reported in November 2011.