How to Pronounce "beyond your pay grade"
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɡɹeɪd
bee-YOND yor PAY grayd
bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪd
bee-OND yaw PAY GRAYD
Definition
If something is 'beyond your pay grade,' it is too complex, important, or high-level for your job position or authority. It often means a decision or information is for someone with more responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɡɹeɪd
British English
bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee-YOND yor PAY grayd
UK
bee-OND yaw PAY GRAYD
Listen in Context
Deciding the company strategy is beyond your pay grade.
This information is beyond your pay grade.
Making that decision is beyond your pay grade.
Honestly, that's beyond your pay grade, so don't worry about it.