What it means
The contracted number of hours worked per week, most commonly 38–40 for Vollzeit roles in Germany — lower than the 40+ common in some other markets.
In practice
Compare the stated Wochenarbeitszeit, not just the salary, when weighing two offers — a 38-hour week at slightly lower pay can be the better deal.
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