Employers pay a substantial amount more than salaries for their employees. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the average employee compensation averaged $30.07 per hour for March 2011. In addition to compensation, employers pay for benefits, along with local, state and federal taxes.
antiquary. n, pl-quaries. 1. (Antiques) a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times.
a person whose occupation is surveying. 2. an overseer or supervisor. 3. Chiefly British. a person who inspects something officially for the purpose of ascertaining condition, value, etc. 4. (formerly) a U.S. customs official responsible for ascertaining the quantity and value of imported merchandise.