Underpaid

usgb/ˌʌndərˈpeɪd/
adjective

If you are underpaid, you receive less money than the work you do is worth.

She realized she was underpaid compared to her peers in the company.
Visual representation of "underpaid" - If you are underpaid, you receive less money than the work you do is worth.

Often appears as...

  • grossly underpaid
  • significantly underpaid
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Relative Worth

The term suggests you deserve more pay for your efforts or responsibilities.

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Despite his experience, he felt underpaid.
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Job Dissatisfaction

Being underpaid can imply unhappiness with one's job and employer.

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She started job-hunting because she was underpaid.
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Comparison

Often used when comparing salaries within a job sector or company.

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Compared to industry standards, he's underpaid.
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