A happy sim representing the Lower Salary mod by Zer0

Lower Salary by Zer0 reduces wages for realistic, challenging financial gameplay.


Lower Salary by Zer0 is a custom gameplay tuning mod for The Sims 4 that reduces the pay rates for all in-game careers, making salaries more realistic and challenging. It’s designed for players who want stricter money management and a more immersive economic balance.

Key Features
This mod adjusts base salaries, promotions, and daily wages across multiple careers, ensuring Sims don’t earn disproportionately high incomes. The changes encourage budgeting, financial planning, and reliance on side hustles or multiple income streams. 

Mod Release Date
Released on July 8, 2020.

Gameplay Role / Impact
The mod increases gameplay realism by creating financial challenges, perfect for legacy saves, rags-to-riches runs, or storytelling where money doesn’t come easy.

Community Feedback
Players appreciate the added difficulty and realism, noting that it makes career progression feel more rewarding.

About the Creator
Zer0 is a Sims 4 modder known for economy- and realism-focused mods that rebalance gameplay for more immersive storytelling.

Editor’s Note
Who It’s For: Players who want tougher financial gameplay.
Why Use It: Reduces career pay to encourage budgeting and realism.
Recommended Pairings: Bills overhaul mods, realistic careers, and family budget challenges.

REQUIREMENTS:
Base Game

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