Underpay (Verb)
Meaning
Pay too little.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The employees feel the company underpays them considering their extensive experience and qualifications.
- She quit her job after realizing the new company would underpay her for her skills compared to industry standards.
- Many argue that the minimum wage underpays workers and fails to provide a living wage.
- Researchers have long argued that women are frequently underpaid in male-dominated fields, often without realising it.
- If they don't reassess their salary structures, the company will continue to underpay its entry-level staff, leading to turnover.