25 November 2014 Last updated at 12:31 GMT
BBC Radio Wales spoke to people in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire.
One woman said nurses like her in Glangwili hospital in Carmarthen had not had a pay rise in five years.
A man suggested NHS staff, teachers and emergency service workers who were struggling were more deserving of extra money.
They were speaking to Sarah Moore.
People questioned about a possible £10,000 pay rise for AMs have said ordinary workers should get pay rises first.