beginningpay
nounUK /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ peɪ/
US /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ peɪ/
The money you get when you first start a job.
My beginningpay was small, but I was happy to start working.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first amount of money paid for something before more payments follow.
The beginningpay for the car was just a small part of the full price.
3. The money someone earns at the very start of a project or deal.
The beginningpay for the new contract covered only the first month.
4. A first payment made to show you are serious about buying something.
They gave a beginningpay to hold the house until they saved more.