Unexpected extra benefit (5)

I believe the answer is:

bonus

(Other definitions for bonus that I've seen before include "Extra payment - reward" , "Extra payout" , "Extra pay, perhaps at Christmas?" , "Additional payment for work, often on merit" , "Extra payment, may be performance-related" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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