Meaning of the word "a lucrative job" in English

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a lucrative job

US /ə ˈluː.krə.t̬ɪv dʒɑːb/
UK /ə ˈluː.krə.tɪv dʒɒb/
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Phrase

a position of employment that produces a great deal of profit or wealth

Example:
He left his teaching position for a lucrative job in the tech industry.
Securing a lucrative job allowed her to pay off her student loans quickly.