Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above one's paygrade

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.41 in modern English

Syllables: above one's -pay-grade
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Not suitable for one in one's current rank in an organization; suitable for someone more senior, implying that one is not competent enough or not paid well enough to deal with the problem.

Example Sentences

"I don't know how you explain to someone that "Nigger Toes" is offensive. It's above my paygrade. On some level, I feel like it's explaining basic manners."
"Will there ever be another Parks and Rec reunion? wryape I doubt it, but that’s above my pay grade."

Questions

What does above one's paygrade mean?: Not suitable for one in one's current rank in an organization; suitable for someone more senior, implying that one is not competent enough or not paid well enough to deal with the problem.

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