Not quite scholarly, but got paid for it (6)
I believe the answer is:
earned
'got paid for it' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'not quite scholarly' is the wordplay.
'not quite' means to remove the first letter.
'scholarly' becomes 'learned' (similar in meaning).
'learned' with its initial letter removed is 'EARNED'.
'but' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for earned that I've seen before include "Obtained through work" , "Acquired through work or effort" , "Received money for work" , "Neared (anag.)" , "Gained by labour" .)