Overpaid: meaning, definitions and examples

payment amount

Overpaid refers to receiving more money than is considered fair or reasonable for a service or job. It often implies that the financial compensation exceeds the value of the work performed.

excessively compensated, overcompensated, paid too much.

Examples of usage

• She felt overpaid for the simple tasks she completed.

• Many employees believe they are overpaid relative to their responsibilities.

• The contractor was overpaid for the construction project.

• He stressed that some executives are overpaid compared to their workers.

• Rising complaints suggest that workers feel overpaid bonuses are unjustified.