modestearnings

noun
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪst ˈɜː.nɪŋz/
US /ˈmɑː.dɪst ˈɝː.nɪŋz/

Money you make that is not very much.

She lives simply on her modest earnings from the small shop.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A little money earned from doing small jobs.

His modest earnings from walking dogs paid for his books.

3. Pay that is fair but not large.

The teacher was content with her modest earnings.

4. Money made from a small business or side work.

The bakery's modest earnings kept the family going.