What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deplore what determines senior manager's salary (8)" mean?

The definition is "Deplore". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EXEC (synonym="EXEC") + RATE (synonym="what determines senior manager’s salary") = EXECRATE; definition: "Deplore" The answer is EXECRATE.

Deplore what determines senior manager's salary (8)

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