pittance

1. N-COUNT If you say that you receive a pittance, you are emphasizing that you get only a very small amount of money, probably not as much as you think you deserve. 少量报酬; 微薄工资[usu sing] [强调]

Her secretaries work tirelessly for a pittance. 她的秘书们为了一点微薄的工资不知疲倦地工作。