Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

underpaid

Adjective

/ˌʌndərˈpeɪd/

Definition

Receiving less payment than the value of work performed or less than is typical for similar work.

Examples

Many teachers feel they are underpaid for the important work they do.
Despite working overtime, she was still classified as an underpaid employee.
Workers in the nonprofit sector are often underpaid compared to those in the corporate world.

Meaning

The term ‘underpaid’ refers to a situation where an employee is compensated with wages that are lower than the industry standard or insufficient for their skills and experience.