living wage
noun [ S ]
ukusmoney you earn from your job that is enough to pay for the things you need to live, such as food and a home:
Many people are forced to take on two jobs to earn a living wage.
Leading firms have been criticized for failing to ensure that workers are paid a living wage.
fight for/demand a living wage
have/offer/receive a living wage
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minimum wage
living-wage
adjective [ before noun ]
The Assembly approved a living-wage bill setting a minimum living wage statewide.