Between 2000 and 2023, the average wage in Italy raised, reaching almost 32,450 euros in 2023. 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 110,000 euros a year, while the annual salary of women occupying the same position was equal to around 103,300 euros. Wages in the different industries Among the different sectors, employees working in financial and banking services benefitted from the largest wages, who earned on average 47,900 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 2023, compared to men, Italian women earned on average about 2,300 euros less per year. However, the gender pay gap differed from sector to sector. For instance, in 2020 in the 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 those 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.

Located in the north of the country, Lombardy had the highest mean gross salary in 2023, while workers in Basilicata earned the lowest average wages nationwide. The figure for Lombardy amounted to 33,055 euros, around 870 euros more than in Lazio, where the capital Rome is situated, as reported by Job Pricing. Always in the north is located Trentino-South Tyrol, the region with the second-highest average gross salary, 32,200 euros per year. The last positions of the raking were occupied by the southern regions, with an average wage of 28,300 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 22 percent more than women (47,900 euros versus 39,200 euros). Similarly, the annual gross salary in the insurance industry was 29 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 two thirds 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 15.6 and 14.6 percent, respectively. In the northern regions, the share amounted to only 7.8 percent.

In 2023, the average gross annual salary in Italy amounted to 30,838 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 47,884 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 2023, it reached 33,055 euros. Furthermore, in 2022, people earned on average 33,900 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 22 percent more than women. As a result, women working in this sector faced one of the strongest gender pay gaps in Italy.

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 15.9 euros in 2011 to 17.2 euros as of 2019.

Wages in Italy increased 3.80 percent in January 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.

In 2022, the gross salary per hour was on average 18.4 euros across all economic sectors. Employees in industry and manufacturing earned almost 20 euros per worked hour, given the strong bargaining power of trade unions in this sector. On the contrary, workers in construction and agriculture had a gross hourly wage below the national average.

Wages in Manufacturing in Italy increased to 110.90 points in December from 110.70 points in November of 2024. This dataset provides - Italy Hourly Wages Index in Industry - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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.

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 1.7 thousand euros a month. Master graduates in industrial and information engineering followed in the ranking.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Italian And Comparative Literature 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 And Comparative Literature relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Italian And Comparative Literature, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

In 2020, the average nominal monthly wage in Italy was 2.3 thousand euros. Between 2010 and 2019, nominal wages in Italy increased. More specifically, wages grew from about 2.3 thousand euros in 2010 to roughly 2.5 thousand euros in 2019, the highest figure depicted in the chart.

Forecast: Wages and Salaries in High- and Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities in Italy 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Italian (Bachelor Of Arts) 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 (Bachelor Of Arts) relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Italian (Bachelor Of Arts), providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Italy town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Italy town population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 96.36% of the total residents in Italy town. Notably, the median household income for White households is $58,125. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Two or More Races households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $78,750. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Italy town, Two or More Races households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Italy town.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

In 2023, employees who graduated in computer science earned around 2,150 euros net per month five years after obtaining their master's degree. Industrial and information engineers were paid 2,000 euros monthly. By contrast, graduates in psychology and education earned on average 1,400 euros, 370 euros less than the national mean. There were significant salary differences between male and female graduates, too. Women graduated in 2018 received 1,640 euros monthly in 2023, whereas men were paid an average of 1900 euros.

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 2021

Based on our analysis ACS 2017-2021 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 $35,033 for males and $23,461 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Italy town. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 67 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 33%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town 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 $51,090, while females earned $54,553

Surprisingly, within the subset of full-time workers, women earn a higher income than men, earning 1.07 dollars for every dollar earned by men. This suggests that within full-time roles, womens median incomes significantly surpass mens, contrary to broader workforce trends.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-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 2022
• 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

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy town median household income by gender. You can refer the same here

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Food Production Of Indian, Chinese, Continental & Italian 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 Food Production Of Indian, Chinese, Continental & Italian relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Food Production Of Indian, Chinese, Continental & Italian, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Italy town. Based on the latest 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Italy town. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2022

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Italy town, the median household income stands at $80,511 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $44,181 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $41,976.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy town median household income by age. You can refer the same here