meagerpay
nounUK /ˈmiːɡə peɪ/
US /ˈmiːɡər peɪ/
Money you get for a job that is very small.
He works long hours but only gets meagerpay.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tiny amount of money given for hard work.
The meagerpay made her look for a better job.
3. Payment that is not enough to live on.
Many workers complained about their meagerpay.
4. A small reward for doing something.
He got meagerpay for helping at the shop.