Stundenlohn

hourly wage

noun SHTOON-den-lohn Rare

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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