the time or number of hours established as standard for a specific work period in a particular industry, usually computed on the basis of a workweek and fixed variously from 35 to 40 hours.
2.
the rate of pay established for the period (distinguished from overtime).
Origin
1855-60, Americanism
Related forms
straight-time, adjective
Examples from the web for straight time
Fringe benefits are only required to be paid at the straight time rate.
Cost of straight time is not eligible unless additional, unscheduled personnel were used.