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.
An amateur is an individual who is new to, or not yet skilled in, a particular skill or sport. An example of an amateur is someone who enjoys and studies astronomy as a hobby but not as a professional. The definition of an amateur is someone who plays a sport but does not receive compensation for it.