Advantage: The hourly wage allows the greatest possible flexibility with fluctuating workloads. Employment can be spread over several months, even if there is no payment or no work in a month in between.

Disadvantage: The hourly wage makes it more difficult to calculate precisely, as the hours submitted must be accounted for. Payment is always delayed by one month, as the hourly wage tables are recorded for the following month's wage payment. The deadline for submitting the hourly tables is the 12th of the following month.§