modestwages
nounUK /ˈmɒdɪst ˈweɪdʒɪz/
US /ˈmɑːdɪst ˈweɪdʒɪz/
A small amount of money someone gets paid for their work.
He took the job despite the modest wages because he loved the work.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reasonable but not large amount of money earned regularly.
The factory offered modest wages and steady hours.
3. Fair pay that is not very high but is considered acceptable.
Teachers often work hard for modest wages.
4. A humble or unassuming level of payment for a job.
She accepted modest wages while learning the trade.