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.

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

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.

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.

Context

This dataset provides information on the average wage in various countries. Understanding the average wage in different countries is essential for economic analysis, benchmarking, and comparisons. Researchers, analysts, and policymakers can use this dataset to gain insights into global income disparities, labor market conditions, and economic trends.

Country_Gross Average Monthly Wages in 2020

The dataset comprises two primary columns: "Country" and "Gross Average Monthly Wages in 2020 (US$, at current Exchange Rates)." Each entry in the "Country" column represents a distinct country or region, while the corresponding entry in the "Gross Average Monthly Wages" column denotes the average earnings in US dollars for the specified location in the year 2020.

Development of Average Annual Wages

The "Development of Average Annual Wages" dataset, available on Kaggle, offers a comprehensive collection of average annual wage data spanning from the year 2000 to 2022. This dataset is a valuable resource for researchers, analysts, economists, and data enthusiasts interested in understanding the economic trends and wage dynamics across various countries over the past two decades.

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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.

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.

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Contents

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.

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

Key information about China Monthly Earnings

• China Monthly Earnings stood at 1,392 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous figure of 1,336 USD in Dec 2022
• China Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2000 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 349 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,393 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 83 USD in Jun 2000

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from quarterly Earnings divided by 3 and converts it into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Average Wage in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover urban population only.


Further information about China Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, China Population reached 1,410 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of China dropped to 5 % in Jun 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 66 % in Dec 2023

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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.

The average real wages worldwide saw *********** every year since 2006. However, in 2022, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising inflation rates in led to a decrease in real average wages worldwide. In 2023, real global wage growth was positive again.

Georgia Monthly Average Gross Salary: Annual data was reported at 999.134 GEL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 940.010 GEL for 2016. Georgia Monthly Average Gross Salary: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 277.872 GEL from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 999.134 GEL in 2017 and a record low of 13.500 GEL in 1995. Georgia Monthly Average Gross Salary: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Office of Georgia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Georgia – Table GE.G010: Monthly Average Gross Salary.