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Definition of paygrade

paygrade

/ˈpeɪ.ɡreɪd/
pay · grade
Plural:paygrades
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• noun

1

A standardized tier or step within an organization's compensation system that determines the salary range and authority level of a specific position, especially in civil service or the military; (figuratively) a person's level of responsibility or authority.

Example

"Approving a budget reorganization of that magnitude is well above my current paygrade."

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• Nearby Words

paydown
payee
payer
paygrade
payload
paymaster
payment

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paygrade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paygrade
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