The minimum wage in the United States in the 1940s was 40 cents per hour. It was much less expensive to live on these wages during the 40s.
5p per hour
$50 per week
60 cents per day for a 14 hour day
I have heard that they traveled rather slowly, because of the great amount of weight that they carried (people and possessions). I believe that their speed was less than ten miles per hour, possibly as low as two miles per hour.
The minimum wage in the United States in the 1940s was 40 cents per hour. It was much less expensive to live on these wages during the 40s.
$4 per hour
Employee wages averaged $21.41 per hour in 2001
$10.25 per hour
$4 per hour
£1.20 per hour
The wages per hour that a secretary can earn will vary depending on the job level and as well as responsibilities the position entails. Many will start out at around $8.00 per hour while others can earn upwards of $15.00 or more hourly.
You really don't make good wages waiting tables. Your hourly wages are around 10 or 12 dollars per hour. However if you provide good service you should be able to earn a fair amount in tips.
Wages means how much money per hour someone makes.
5 cents per hour
The wages in Scotland are set to similar guidelines to that of the rest of the United Kingdom, with the minimum wage currently at £5.35 per hour.
$6.40 per hour * $2.40 an hour (it is one of the lowest legal wages, due to expectation of tips).