Salary maximum (3)

I believe the answer is:

cap

(Other definitions for cap that I've seen before include "Set limit to price increase - of headgear?" , "Flat brimless hat" , "Better; hat" , "Headdress" , "Soft headgear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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