noun
depending on one's ability; according to one's skill
Used to express that an outcome, opportunity, or treatment is determined by a person's actual competence or performance. Often appears in contexts like job offers, promotions, or competition results.
給料は実力次第で決まります。
The salary is determined by your ability.
実力次第で、誰でもリーダーになれる。
Depending on your ability, anyone can become a leader.
Compound of 実力 (real ability) and 次第 (depending on). The suffix 次第 is a common way to express that something is contingent on a preceding factor.