direct labor

American  

noun

1. labor performed, as by workers on a production line, and considered in computing costs per unit of production.

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• direct labor vs. indirect labor

Example Sentences

For the latter, the direct labor and material construction costs will be proportionately higher.

From Washington Post

The depot says the job reductions are due to workload decreases of about 1.3 million direct labor hours compared to the previous year.

From Washington Times

Direct labor income in the creative industries in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

"Salaries represent the single largest percentage of direct labor costs" for employers, said Ken Abosch, the North American compensation practice leader for Aon.

From Washington Post

“The industry’s labor income impacts were also significant: for every dollar in direct labor income paid to workers in Washington’s Maritime Sector, an additional $1.06 in labor income was supported elsewhere in the state economy.”

From Seattle Times