danger money

noun

1. extra money paid to compensate for the risks involved in certain dangerous jobs

Example Sentences

The case involved power, danger, money and privilege and an attorney whose family lorded over his small South Carolina county for nearly a century.

From Seattle Times

The civilian worker pointed out that support staff only receive about £500 in so-called danger money - while an officer can get up to £3,500.

From BBC

"Danger money hire rates would probably be required, aside from the provision for extra insurance costs."

From Reuters

They receive what is called a revised environmental allowance, commonly referred to as danger money.

From BBC

About 2,500 police staff feel undervalued by the fact a danger money allowance has largely remained unchanged for 33 years.

From BBC