low salary
[loʊ ˈsæl.ər.i]
noun phrasepl: low salaries
salário baixo
1. a wage or fixed regular payment that is insufficient or below average for a particular job, industry, or cost of living
Despite having a degree, he was frustrated with his low salary at the nonprofit organization.
Apesar de ter um diploma, ele estava frustrado com seu salário baixo na organização sem fins lucrativos.
2. compensation that does not adequately reflect an employee's skills, experience, or job responsibilities
The company offered her a low salary, which motivated her to look for better opportunities elsewhere.
A empresa ofereceu a ela um salário baixo, o que a motivou a procurar melhores oportunidades em outro lugar.
In both Brazil and the USA, discussion of low salaries is closely tied to economic inequality and social mobility. In Brazil, this issue is particularly significant given economic disparities and the prevalence of informal employment. In the USA, low salary discussions often center on minimum wage debates and cost of living crises in major cities. The phrase reflects growing concerns about wage stagnation and purchasing power in contemporary economies.
NYC Slang
chump change (when referring to the amount); sweatshop wages
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