Tuntipaino

Tuntipaino, literally “hourly weight,” is a Finnish term used to describe a weighting factor assigned to one hour of work or activity. It is not a standardized concept in Finnish labour law, and its precise meaning differs across organizations and sectors.

In practice, tuntipaino may function as a multiplier or unit within task-based pay or workload measurement. It is used to reflect differences in task difficulty, required skills, risk, or effort, enabling managers to aggregate the value of different tasks performed within a given hour. The term is most commonly found in internal company documents, production planning, or ergonomic analysis rather than in general wage discussions.

Calculation and usage vary by context. In some systems, the total tuntipaino for an hour is the sum of the weights of all tasks completed in that hour. In others, tuntipaino acts as a fixed or negotiable factor that adjusts earnings or productivity quotas. Weights are typically expressed as decimal values or point-based scores, allowing for comparison and planning across different jobs or shifts.

Relation to other terms: tuntipaino is distinct from tuntipalkka, which refers to the base hourly wage. It is also different from broader concepts like työaika (working time) or työkuorma (workload). Because tuntipaino is not standardized, its interpretation should be checked in the specific organizational or sectoral context where it appears.

See also: tuntipalkka, työaika, työkuorma, palkka.