Prior to the 2007 season, there were three players whose salary exceeded $400,000.

His annual salary while playing for Boston never exceeded $3,000.

Both the average salary and the total value of the contract would exceed the record numbers for a player who wasn't a free agent.

It would not be surprising if his annual salary exceeds $3 million.

After 1993, foreign workers whose monthly salaries exceeded $1,333 per month paid a 20% income tax, instead of one up to 70%.

He is expected to command a salary exceeding $10 million annually.

Already, the average salary of Theratec's employees exceeds $40,000 a year.

He would not confirm published reports that his previous salary, including bonuses, exceeded $400,000.

His salary till 1783 was £15, and never exceeded £35; he supported himself mainly by tuition.

Democrats have called the increase the "millionaire's tax" even though it applies to annual salaries exceeding $500,000.