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Besoldungsgruppe

pay grade; statutory salary band for civil servants

noun be-ZOLD-oongs-groo-pe Rare

Usage Note

Besoldungsgruppe (e.g. A13, B3, R1) is the pay band assigned to a civil-servant position under the Bundesbesoldungsgesetz or a state equivalent. It determines base salary and career level. Plural: Besoldungsgruppen.

Examples

"Die Stelle ist nach Besoldungsgruppe A12 eingruppiert."

Natural Translation

The post is graded at pay grade A12.

Literal Translation

The position is grouped according to pay grade A12.

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