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noun

der Beitragssatz, ¨-e

contribution rate

Definition & meaning

Beitragssatz means contribution rate or premium rate: the percentage or fixed rate used to calculate how much someone must pay as a contribution.

It is most commonly used for:

  • Social insurance: the percentage of income paid into health, pension, unemployment, or long-term care insurance.
  • Membership or institutional fees: the rate used to calculate a regular contribution to an organization or fund.

For example, if the contribution rate is 10% and the relevant income is €3,000, the contribution is €300.

Grammar & word origin

  • Gender: masculine — der Beitragssatz
  • Plural: die Beitragssätze
  • Word formation:
    • Beitrag = contribution, payment, or membership fee
    • Satz = rate, percentage, or set amount in financial contexts

The compound literally means “contribution rate.”

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no perfect general synonym, because the appropriate alternative depends on the context.

  • Abgabensatz — levy rate or tax-like contribution rate; broader and often associated with public charges rather than insurance.
  • Umlagesatz — allocation or apportionment rate; used when costs are distributed among contributors.
  • Prämiensatz — premium rate; more common for insurance premiums and may suggest a risk-based calculation.

There is no direct antonym for Beitragssatz. Depending on the intended contrast, the following terms may be relevant:

  • Beitragsfreiheit — exemption from paying contributions, rather than an opposite rate.
  • Nullsatz — a zero rate, meaning that no contribution is charged.

Common phrases & collocations

  • der gesetzliche Beitragssatz [?](vocabuo://word/gesetzliche Beitragssatz) — the statutory contribution rate
  • der Beitragssatz zur Krankenversicherung [?](vocabuo://word/Beitragssatz zur Krankenversicherung) — the health insurance contribution rate
  • der allgemeine Beitragssatz [?](vocabuo://word/allgemeine Beitragssatz) — the general contribution rate
  • der ermäßigte Beitragssatz [?](vocabuo://word/ermäßigte Beitragssatz) — the reduced contribution rate
  • den Beitragssatz erhöhen [?](vocabuo://word/den Beitragssatz erhöhen) — to increase the contribution rate
  • den Beitragssatz senken [?](vocabuo://word/den Beitragssatz senken) — to reduce the contribution rate
  • nach dem Beitragssatz berechnet werden [?](vocabuo://word/nach dem Beitragssatz berechnet werden) — to be calculated according to the contribution rate

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Examples

Der Beitragssatz wird jedes Jahr angepasst.noun

The contribution rate is adjusted every year.

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