Definition. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, when an employee is paid on a salary basis, this means essentially that she receives regular pay on a regular basis, and that this amount doesn't fluctuate in regard to the quality or quantity of work actually performed.or the employer, offering a paid salary means negotiating. Naturally, employees considering accepting a salaried position want to make sure that they're paid as much as they think they'e worth --- and although you may want to compensate them accordingly, you have your bottom line to think about.