poorlypaid
adjectiveUK /ˌpɔːliˈpeɪd/
US /ˌpʊrliˈpeɪd/
Getting very little money for the work you do.
The poorlypaid workers asked for a raise.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Earning less money than the job is worth.
She left her poorlypaid job for a better one.
3. Describing work that gives too little money for the effort.
Cleaning streets is often poorlypaid work.
4. Receiving a small amount of money for long hours.
The poorlypaid staff worked overtime without extra pay.