Find out the average salary by country (monthly) in this ranking that highlights wage differences around the world. This list ranks countries based on average monthly income, providing insight into global living standards, economic inequality, and purchasing power. Whether you’re planning to work abroad or interested in salary trends, explore how salaries differ between developed and developing countries.
Countries with the highest wages. What is the average salary by country in the world (monthly)?
🇨🇭 Switzerland: $6,500
🇺🇸 United States: $5,800
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: $5,500
🇩🇪 Germany: $4,900
🇮🇸 Iceland: $4,800
🇳🇴 Norway: $4,700
🇩🇰 Denmark: $4,600
🇳🇱 Netherlands: $4,500
🇦🇺 Australia: $4,400
🇨🇦 Canada: $4,300
🇸🇪 Sweden: $4,200
🇧🇪 Belgium: $4,100
🇫🇮 Finland: $4,000
🇦🇹 Austria: $4,000
🇮🇪 Ireland: $3,900
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: $3,800
🇫🇷 France: $3,700
🇯🇵 Japan: $3,600
🇳🇿 New Zealand: $3,500
🇸🇬 Singapore: $3,400
🇭🇰 Hong Kong: $3,300
🇮🇱 Israel: $3,200
🇮🇹 Italy: $3,100
🇪🇸 Spain: $3,000
🇰🇷 South Korea: $2,900
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates: $2,800
🇵🇹 Portugal: $2,700
🇹🇼 Taiwan: $2,600
🇨🇿 Czech Republic: $2,500
🇲🇹 Malta: $2,400
🇸🇰 Slovakia: $2,300
🇬🇷 Greece: $2,200
🇨🇱 Chile: $2,100
🇧🇷 Brazil: $2,000
🇷🇺 Russia: $1,900
🇲🇽 Mexico: $1,800
🇹🇭 Thailand: $1,700
🇮🇩 Indonesia: $1,600
🇲🇾 Malaysia: $1,500
🇵🇭 Philippines: $1,400
🇵🇱 Poland: $1,300
🇷🇴 Romania: $1,200
🇭🇺 Hungary: $1,100
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: $1,000
🇨🇳 China: $900
🇻🇳 Vietnam: $800
🇮🇳 India: $700
🇪🇬 Egypt: $600
🇳🇬 Nigeria: $500
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: $400
Sources:
- OECD: Provides comprehensive data on wages and salaries for its member countries.
- World Bank: Offers detailed economic indicators, including salary data.
- ILO: Publishes reports and databases on labor statistics globally.
- Numbeo: A global database of reported consumer prices, including average salary information.
- National Statistical Offices
Note: These figures are average estimates and can vary depending on the specific city or region within each country.
