Between 2000 and 2024, the average wage in Italy rose, reaching almost 33,100 euros in 2024. However, in 2020 there was a decrease to 28,485 euros due to an economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, before increasing again to 30,247 euros in 2021. Male managers represented the group with the highest earnings. Their gross salary amounted to almost 108,000 euros a year, while the annual salary of women occupying the same position was equal to around 99,300 euros. Wages in the different industries Among the different sectors, employees working in financial and banking services benefitted from the largest wages, earning on average 46,800 euros a year. On the other hand, the lowest salaries in Italy were those of people working in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and silviculture. Gender pay gap In 2024, compared to men, Italian women earned on average about 2,360 euros less per year. However, the gender pay gap differed from sector to sector. For instance, in 2020 in banking and financial services, the salary of women was equal to 39,100 euros a year. On the other hand, the annual wage of men added up to 48,000 euros. Similarly, the annual salary of male employees working in the insurance industry was significantly higher than that of female employees. However, the gender pay gap in other fields was much lower. For example, in the agricultural sector, women and men earned roughly the same.

Wages in Italy increased to 33148 EUR/Year in 2024 from 32450 EUR/Year in 2023. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Average Nominal Monthly Wages - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Located in the north of the country, Lombardy had the highest mean gross salary in 2024, while workers in Basilicata earned the lowest average wages nationwide. The figure for Lombardy amounted to ****** euros, around *** euros more than in Lazio, where the capital Rome is situated, as reported by Job Pricing. Trentino-South Tyrol was the region with the second-highest average gross salary, ****** euros per year. The last positions of the raking were occupied by the southern regions, with an average wage of ****** euros. High wages and large pay gap  According to the same source, employees working in banking and financial services had some of the largest salaries in Italy. However, men earned roughly ** percent more than women (****** euros versus ****** euros). Similarly, the annual gross salary in the insurance industry was ** percent higher in favor of men. Low-wage workers The south of Italy was also the place registering the highest percentage of low paid employees. These are employees with an hourly salary of less than ********** of the median salary over the total number of employees. More specifically, in the south and on the islands, the share of low-wage employees was **** and **** percent, respectively. In the northern regions, the share amounted to only *** percent.

Key information about Italy Monthly Earnings

• Italy Monthly Earnings stood at 3,819 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 3,916 USD in Sep 2024
• Italy Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1980 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 2,863 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 4,412 USD in Jun 2008 and a record low of 992 USD in Mar 1985

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from quarterly Compensation of Employees and quarterly Number of Employees, and converts it into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Compensation of Employees in EUR based on ESA 2010 and Number of Employees. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings include Social contributions. Monthly Earnings prior to Q1 1995 are based on ESA 1995.


Further information about Italy Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Italy Population reached 59 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of Italy increased to 6 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 67 % in Jan 2025

In 2024, the average gross annual salary in Italy amounted to ****** euros. Among different sectors, employees working in financial and banking services earned the largest wages. According to data provided by JobPricing, people in this industry were paid on average ****** euros a year. On the other hand, the lowest salaries in Italy were those of farmers and fishermen. Salaries in Lombardy The northern region of Lombardy registered the highest gross salaries in the country. In 2024, it reached ****** euros. Furthermore, in 2022, people earned on average ****** euros per year in Lombardy's major center, Milan. The city is known to be the main financial center of Italy. On the other hand, southern regions recorded the lowest wages in Italy. Banking and financial services In Italy, the highest wages were recorded in the financial and banking sector. However, a substantial gap existed between the salaries of women and men. Indeed, in 2020, men working in this sector earned on average almost ** percent more than women. As a result, women working in this sector faced one of the strongest gender pay gaps in Italy.

In 2024, men holding top management positions earned roughly ******* euros annually in Italy. In the same year, the annual gross salary of female top managers amounted to approximately ****** euros, ***** euros less than their male colleagues. This represents the largest grade wage gap recorded by JobPricing. Specifically, at the middle management level, the pay difference was ***** euros. Even though, the pay gap has decreased between 2016 and 2024, it was still ten percent in favor of men for white-collar workers. Unemployment rate by gender The pay gap is one of the major indicators to determine the level of gender inequality in a given society. Another relevant indicator is the unemployment rate. In 2024, the unemployment rate was higher among females than among males across all Italian regions. The southern regions Campania, Sicily, and Calabria recorded the highest levels of unemployment for both men and women. Basilicata, another southern region, registered the greatest gap between genders in terms of unemployment. Females in management positions The presence of women in top management positions is a key indicator for grasping the level of gender inequality in the working environment. In 2023, women represented **** percent of the members of the boards of companies listed on the stock exchange in Italy, recording an ongoing growth since 2013, when only **** percent of the members of the boards were women.

In Italy, employees with a university degree earned on average ****** euros per year in 2024. According to data provided by JobPricing, the average annual gross salary of employees with a bachelor's was ****** euros, while those holding a master's were paid ****** euros more. In the same year, Italian graduates earned a monthly average of ***** euros net, one year after obtaining a university diploma.

Key information about Italy Household Income per Capita

• Italy Annual Household Income per Capita reached 15,321.940 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 14,588.225 USD in Dec 2016.
• Italy Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2011 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 16,606.033 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18,047.385 USD in Dec 2011 and a record low of 14,279.624 USD in Dec 2015.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Italy grew 1.792 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Average Annual Household Income and Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Household Income in EUR and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Wages in Italy increased 2.80 percent in July of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Hourly Wage Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Italian Interpretation And Translation from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Italian Interpretation And Translation relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Italian Interpretation And Translation, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

Italy Average Annual Household Income (AAHI) data was reported at 31,393.000 EUR in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30,595.000 EUR for 2016. Italy Average Annual Household Income (AAHI) data is updated yearly, averaging 29,663.000 EUR from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,393.000 EUR in 2017 and a record low of 26,919.000 EUR in 2003. Italy Average Annual Household Income (AAHI) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.H016: Average Annual Household Income.

According to a research published in 2021, recent bachelor graduates in IT and ICT had the highest monthly wage in Italy. The study analyzed data from 2020, focusing on Italian undergraduates who achieved their bachelor degree in 2015. On average, the net salary of bachelor graduates in IT and ICT amounted to roughly *** thousand euros a month. Master graduates in industrial and information engineering followed in the ranking.

In 2024, employees who graduated in computer science earned around 2,200 euros net per month five years after obtaining their master's degree. Industrial and information engineers were paid 2,180 euros monthly. By contrast, graduates in education earned on average 1,460 euros, 387 euros less than the national mean. There were significant salary differences between male and female graduates, too. Women who graduated in 2018 received 1,720 euros monthly in 2024, whereas men were paid an average of 1,990 euros.

Italy - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) was EUR22.30 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Italy - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) reached a record high of EUR22.30 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR18.20 in December of 2008.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Italy town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Italy town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $33,214 for males and $25,833 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 22% between the median incomes of males and females in Italy town. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 78 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetown of Italy town.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Italy town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $54,333, while females earned $47,841, resulting in a 12% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 88 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the town of Italy town.

Interestingly, when analyzing income across all roles, including non-full-time employment, the gender pay gap percentage was higher for women compared to men. It appears that full-time employment presents a more favorable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Italy town.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

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Italy AAHI: Main Income Source: Public Transfer data was reported at 25,636.000 EUR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,525.000 EUR for 2015. Italy AAHI: Main Income Source: Public Transfer data is updated yearly, averaging 23,180.500 EUR from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,636.000 EUR in 2016 and a record low of 20,004.000 EUR in 2005. Italy AAHI: Main Income Source: Public Transfer data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.H014: Average Annual Household Income.

Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Three data was reported at 38,765.000 EUR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 37,964.000 EUR for 2015. Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Three data is updated yearly, averaging 37,159.000 EUR from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38,765.000 EUR in 2016 and a record low of 34,135.000 EUR in 2003. Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Three data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.H014: Average Annual Household Income.

Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Four data was reported at 40,918.000 EUR in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 40,445.000 EUR for 2014. Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Four data is updated yearly, averaging 40,445.000 EUR from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2015, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41,758.000 EUR in 2009 and a record low of 36,139.000 EUR in 2003. Italy AAHI: Number of Income Earner: Four data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.H014: Average Annual Household Income.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Wage Rate: Industry: Hourly for Italy (LCWRIN01ITQ661N) from Q1 1960 to Q3 2023 about Italy, compensation, hours, wages, industry, and rate.

The statistic shows the average hourly gross pay for employee jobs in Italy from 2011 to 2019. According to data, the average hourly pay increased from **** euros in 2011 to **** euros as of 2019.