basic pay
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈpeɪ/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈpeɪ/
Basic pay is the main money you get for doing your job, before any extra money is added.
Her basic pay is enough to cover rent and food each month.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The fixed part of a worker's pay that does not change with overtime or bonuses.
Overtime is paid on top of his basic pay.
3. The starting amount of money a soldier or employee earns before allowances.
New recruits receive basic pay during training.
4. The minimum regular amount agreed in a job contract.
The contract lists basic pay separately from travel allowances.