This is the 7608th most frequent German word.
grundlohn
"Grundlohn" means "basic wage" or "base salary" in English.
The term 'Grundlohn' here refers to the baseline salary agreed upon, excluding potential bonuses or additional earnings.
Der Grundlohn eines Angestellten wird jeden Monat berechnet.
The basic wage of an employee is calculated every month.
In this context, 'Grundlohn' signifies the initial fixed salary amount before any potential increase or adjustment negotiated.
Bei der Lohnverhandlung hat er erfolgreich einen höheren Grundlohn gefordert.
During the wage negotiation, he successfully demanded a higher basic wage.
Here, 'Grundlohn' implies the fundamental wage level necessary for a worker to afford essential living costs.