工资的英语单词为 "wage"。它来源于古英语 "wege"，意思是 "付给某人的报酬"。

一些英文例句及其中文翻译如下：

She received a good wage for her work.
她的工作得到了不错的工资。
The minimum wage has increased this year.
今年最低工资已经提高。
He asked for a raise in his wage.
他要求加薪。
The wage increase will take effect next month.
工资的增加将在下个月生效。