Stundensatz

hourly rate

noun SHTOON-den-zats Rare

Usage Note

Stundensatz is the fee charged per hour by a freelancer, lawyer, or tradesperson. Freelancers calculate their Stundensatz to cover costs, taxes, and profit; it differs from an employee's Stundenlohn in being set by the contractor.

Examples

"Ihr Stundensatz als IT-Beraterin lag bei 120 Euro."

Natural Translation

Her hourly rate as an IT consultant was 120 euros.

Literal Translation

Her hourly-rate as IT-consultant lay at 120 euros.

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