Many others collect annual bonuses tied to their employers' profits or revenues.

A more robust bottom line would presumably benefit the company's shareholders and top executives, who received bonuses tied to the company's income.

In addition, Burnett is entitled to bonuses tied to ratings.

Employees at Publix are also given bonuses tied to the revenues of the stores, and can make from $10 to $300 in each 13-week inventory period.

The mayor has focused on a merit pay plan for teachers - rewarding individual teachers with bonuses tied to higher student test scores.

Medical groups typically pay their physicians a base salary plus a small bonus tied to the overall financial health of the medical group.

Its doctors also receive a bonus tied to measures of performance.

In some cases, bonuses tied to project deadlines were offered as a way to increase productivity.

Both clubs have players, usually in backup roles, who have bonuses tied in to playing time.

But wage increases at Magma and other showcase companies have taken a back seat to bonuses tied to profits or greater efficiency.