How was the salary invented?

In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid in salt instead of money.

This was due to the fact that salt was a precious product at the time. People used to exchange goods and services through a barter system.

Hence, the word "salary" comes from the Latin word "salarium," which means "salt money."

The concept of a salary was further developed during the Renaissance.

Later centuries, salaries became even more common during the Industrial Revolution.