Paid worker minced nearer (6)
I believe the answer is:
earner
'paid worker' is the definition.
'minced nearer' is the wordplay.
'minced' indicates an anagram.
'nearer' anagrammed gives 'EARNER'.
(Other definitions for earner that I've seen before include "One who gets money for work" , "Money-spinner" , "One in employment" , "Person bringing in" , "Cash job" .)