Usage Note
Stundenlohn is pay calculated per hour of work. Den Stundenlohn erhöhen = 'to raise the hourly wage'. Distinct from Monatslohn (monthly wage) or Jahresgehalt (annual salary). Key in discussions of minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
Examples
"Der gesetzliche Mindestlohn legt einen Stundenlohn fest."
Natural Translation
The statutory minimum wage sets an hourly rate.
Literal Translation
The statutory minimum-wage establishes an hourly-wage.

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