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hourly rate

[/ˈaʊərli reɪt/]
nounpl: hourly rates
tarifa horária
1. The amount of money paid for work performed during one hour
The freelancer charges an hourly rate of $50.
O freelancer cobra uma tarifa horária de $50.
2. A wage or salary calculated on an hourly basis rather than annually or by project
Many part-time employees work for an hourly rate.
Muitos funcionários em tempo parcial trabalham por uma tarifa horária.
Synonyms
hourly wagehourly payhourly charge
Antonyms
annual salaryfixed salaryproject rate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarifa horária
Most common term in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
valor por hora
Commonly used in informal contexts
Brazil (labor context)
salário por hora
Used in formal employment settings
Portugal
tarifa horária
Standard term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to work for an hourly rate
at an hourly rate
negotiate an hourly rate
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