The following selected account balances were taken from Buckeye Company's general ledger at January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005:

January 1, 2005 December 31, 2005

• Inventory 52,000 49,000
• Accounts payable 40,000 71,000
• Salaries payable 3,000 9,000
• Investments 68,000 75,000
• Accounts receivable 83,000 56,000
• Land 58,000 88,000
• Mortgage payable 120,000 95,000
• Common stock 100,000 180,000
• Retained earnings 22,000 35,000

The following information was taken from Buckeye Company's 2005 income statement:

• Sales revenue $420,000
• Cost of goods sold 300,000
• Salaries expense 94,000
• Net income $ 26,000

Calculate the amount of cash paid to employees for salaries during 2005. Do not use decimals in your answer.