Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piecework
noun
/ˈpiːsˌwɜːrk/
Definition
Piecework refers to a method of earning wages based on the number of items produced or tasks completed rather than a fixed salary.
Examples
- Many factories pay their workers through piecework to boost production rates.
- As a freelancer, she often engages in piecework, charging by the article she writes.
- The garment industry traditionally utilizes piecework to determine seamstresses’ pay.
Meaning
In piecework, workers are paid a specific amount for each unit of work they complete, which incentivizes efficiency and output.
Synonyms
- Piece rate
- Task-based pay
- Commission work
