Alexander,an electrician for ABC Electricals,is paid $50 for each hour he works during the day.After 5 p.m.and on weekends,he is paid the overtime rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate.In this scenario,Alexander is paid a

A) wage.
B) bonus.
C) commission.
D) salary.

Overtime Rate

The rate of compensation paid to employees for hours worked in excess of their regular working hours, typically higher than the standard pay rate.

Hourly Rate

A measure of compensation or payment calculated based on the number of hours worked.

Wage

The fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.