Which form of compensation is based on hours worked and paid at a fixed rate?

• A. Hourly
• B. Salary
• C. Equity
• D. Piece work

Answer: (A)

Time-based pay at a fixed per-hour rate is the hourly wage. It means you earn a set amount for every hour you work, regardless of how many hours you put in beyond that time frame. This differs from a salary, which is a steady, fixed pay amount regardless of hours worked; equity involves ownership in the company rather than regular wages; and piece work pays by the number of units produced rather than by hours.

For example, working 8 hours at $15 per hour would yield $120. Overtime rules may apply for extra hours in many jobs, but the core idea remains a consistent rate applied to time worked.