Also means
pay rise (hourly workers)
Usage Note
Lohnerhöhung specifically refers to an increase in Lohn (hourly or blue-collar wages), whereas Gehaltserhöhung applies to salaried workers. The distinction is legally meaningful in German labour law.
Examples
"Die Gewerkschaft forderte eine Lohnerhöhung von fünf Prozent."
Natural Translation
The union demanded a wage increase of five percent.
Literal Translation
The union demanded a wage-increase of five percent.
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