Luxembourg had the highest average monthly salary of employees in the world in 2024 in terms of purchasing power parities (PPP), which takes the average cost of living in a country into account. Belgium followed in second, with the Netherlands in third.

As of 2023, Rwanda had the lowest average monthly salary of employees in the world in terms of purchasing power parities (PPP), which takes the average cost of living in a country into account. Gambia had the second lowest average wages, with Ethiopia in third. Of the 20 countries with the lowest average salaries in the world, 17 were located in Africa. On the other hand, Luxembourg had the highest average monthly salaries of employees.

The average for 2021 based on 71 countries was 27.53 percent. The highest value was in Colombia: 43.7 percent and the lowest value was in Slovakia: 19.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1963 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about United States Monthly Earnings

• United States Monthly Earnings stood at 4,901 USD in Feb 2025, compared with the previous figure of 4,887 USD in Jan 2025
• US Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2006 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 3,469 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 4,901 USD in Feb 2025 and a record low of 2,743 USD in Mar 2006

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from Average Weekly Earnings multiplied by 4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Average Weekly Earnings in USD. Monthly Earnings include Private Non Agricultural sector only.


Further information about United States Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, US Population reached 341 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of US increased to 4 % in Feb 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 62 % in Feb 2025

This graph shows average wages around the world in 2012 as calculated by purchasing power parity. In 2012 the highest average wage was earned in Luxembourg at 4,089 purchasing power parity dollars. Wages and salaries Wages and salaries in the United States have increased during the last decades. The median weekly earnings of a full-time wage and salary worker were about 241 U.S. dollars in 1979 and shifted up to 768 U.S. dollars in 2012.

The median earnings of U.S. full-time wage and salary workers vary across their educational attainment. The highest paid workers are those who hold a bachelor’s degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The U.S. federal government specified minimum wage laws for workers in the United States, which say that workers must be paid no less than the current federal minimum wage. The minimum wage was set at 7.25 U.S. dollars per hour by federal law. The actual minimum wage varies from state to state, as some states have additional minimum wage laws.

For instance, the minimum wage in Washington was around 9.04 U.S. dollars per hour, while the worst minimum wage can be found in Georgia, where workers earn at least 5.15 U.S. dollars per hour. No minimum wages can be found in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina and Mississippi, as of January 1, 2012.

The number of workers paid hourly rates with earnings at or below the minimum wage in the U.S. was at its highest in the industry type of leisure and hospitality in 2013.

Recent statistics show that the share of female workers paid hourly rates at or below prevailing federal minimum wage in the United States decreased since 1979. In that year, 20.2 percent of the female wage and salary workers were paid below the federal minimum wage, while only 2.9 percent of the female workers were paid below the federal minimum wage in 2006.

This dataset provides values for WAGES IN MANUFACTURING reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for WAGES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

With only 1,100 euros after accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP), Yemen had the lowest average income per adult worldwide in 2022. However, most of the countries on the list are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Wages in China increased to 120698 CNY/Year in 2023 from 114029 CNY/Year in 2022. This dataset provides - China Average Yearly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bermuda has the highest average income per adult in the world, reaching over 100,000 euros when accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP). Isle of Man and Qatar followed behind.

Latvia Average Wages and Salaries: Gross: AR: Gambling and Betting Activities data was reported at 1,184.340 EUR in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,032.700 EUR for May 2018. Latvia Average Wages and Salaries: Gross: AR: Gambling and Betting Activities data is updated monthly, averaging 759.345 EUR from Jan 2008 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 126 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,184.340 EUR in Jun 2018 and a record low of 558.460 EUR in Feb 2010. Latvia Average Wages and Salaries: Gross: AR: Gambling and Betting Activities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Latvia – Table LV.G018: Average Wages and Salaries: Statistical Classification of Economic Activities Revision 2.

Kenya Average Wage Earnings data was reported at 894,232.800 KES in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 864,750.100 KES for 2022. Kenya Average Wage Earnings data is updated yearly, averaging 617,900.550 KES from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 894,232.800 KES in 2023 and a record low of 366,613.600 KES in 2008. Kenya Average Wage Earnings data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.G009: Average Wage Earnings: by Sector and Industry: International Standard of Industrial Classification Rev 4.

Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi data was reported at 10,016.900 SAR in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,857.100 SAR for Sep 2023. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi data is updated quarterly, averaging 10,185.550 SAR from Jun 2016 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,599.879 SAR in Mar 2021 and a record low of 9,583.100 SAR in Sep 2022. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G026: Average Monthly Wages (Discontinued).

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Kursk Region data was reported at 64,412.800 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,623.800 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Kursk Region data is updated yearly, averaging 11,437.400 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64,412.800 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 4.700 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Kursk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.

North America and the Middle East had the highest wages for customer support workers worldwide in 2018, with a median wage of 55,000 U.S. dollars according to a 2018 survey of employees in customer support roles. The region with the lowest wages was Asia, with 14,700 U.S. dollars.

The average for 2021 based on 133 countries was 38.13 percent. The highest value was in Syria: 91.06 percent and the lowest value was in Cambodia: 10.71 percent. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about Russia Household Income per Capita

• Russia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 8,179.123 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 7,549.747 USD in Dec 2023.
• Russia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 5,882.623 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 9,660.697 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 183.584 USD in Dec 1992.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Russia grew 5.200 % YoY in Dec 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. Federal State Statistics Service provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The Bank of Russia average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Information on net earnings (net pay taken home, in absolute figures) complements gross earnings data with respect to disposable earnings. The transition from gross to net earnings requires the deduction of income taxes and employee's social security contributions from the gross amounts and the addition of family allowances, if appropriate. The amount of these components and therefore the ratio of net to gross earnings depend on the individual situation (marital status, number of dependent children, and level of gross earnings compared to the average salary). The figures, expressed in real values in PPS, represent either the annual amount or the average of the last 3 years. The data is based on a widely acknowledged model developed by the OECD, where tax and benefit information is obtained from national sources.

This statistic shows an index of domestic purchasing power in selected cities around the world in 2018, based on hourly net pay. The index is based on price levels in New York. In 2018, people working in Zurich had the highest domestic purchasing power with an index value of 131.7, compared to 100 for New York. The average wages around the world of select countries by purchasing power can be accessed here.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data was reported at 1,233.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,137.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,185.000 BRL from Dec 2016 to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,233.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,137.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF047: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: South.