1. Luxembourg
Minimum wage rates were calculated based on the latest updates, and interim salary increases have not yet come in many EU countries. According to this; Luxembourg has the highest minimum wages of $2,546.4, both in Europe and in the world. Luxembourg is also one of the countries with the best working conditions, with an average of 35.5 hours per week.
2. Australia and New Zealand
After Luxembourg, Australia has the highest average minimum wage in the world. Minimum wages in Australia are $2,461.5 and the weekly working time is around 36 hours. Just behind Australia was New Zealand with $2,444.9.
3. Germany
The highest minimum wage average in Europe after Luxembourg belongs to Germany. Salaries in Germany stand at $2,119.3 and the average weekly working time is 34.6 hours.
4. Belgium and the Netherlands
Belgium also has one of the highest salaries in Europe, similar to Germany. In Belgium, which has recently decided to divide 34.9 hours of work per week into four days, wages are $2,085.3. Just behind Belgium is the Netherlands with $2,063.2. The Netherlands is also the least working country in Europe, with a working time of 32.4 hours per week.
5. Ireland, UK and Canada
Ireland ranks 7th worldwide with $2,036.9, followed by Canada with $1,979.3 and the UK with $1,952.7. A minimum-wage UK citizen works an average of 36.4 hours per week, while an Irish citizen works 36 hours. In Canada, this period varies between 37 and 40 hours.
6. France and Spain
The next highest salaries across Europe are in France, at $1,823.1. Afterwards, the highest wage in Europe was 1,779.4 dollars in San Marino, which is one of the micro countries, while the minimum wage in Spain is 1,343.9 dollars. France and Spain are also among the less-employed countries of Europe. Weekly working hours in these countries are around 36.2 and 36.5 hours, respectively. It is also considered unethical to work on the weekend, hold a meeting or be called by the company officially in France.
7. Slovenia and America
The minimum wage in America lagged behind Slovenia, which came after Spain. Indeed, the average salary of $1,283.5 in Slovenia is higher than the $1,256.7 in the United States. However, the weekly working time of 34.4 hours in the USA averages 38.5 hours in Slovenia.
8. Andorra, Cyprus, Portugal and Taiwan
Andorra, the sixth smallest country in Europe, follows the United States on the list with its minimum wages of $1,220.6. Andorra is followed by Cyprus with 1,002.6 dollars, Portugal with 945.7 dollars and Taiwan with 910.2 dollars. Following Portugal, the next European countries on the list are Lithuania, Malta and Greece. Fees in these countries are $895.9, $890.8 and $887.2, respectively. In addition, Greece is the fourth hardest working country in Europe with an average of 39.7 hours per week.
9. Serbia
After Turkey, the lowest wages in Europe belong to Serbia with an average salary of $490.2. Serbia is also similar to Türkiye in terms of working conditions. As a matter of fact, the average weekly working time in the country is about 42.3 hours. Montenegro, on the other hand, is the country that works the most after Turkey with 42.8 hours, and it is just above Turkey on the list with an average salary of $568. In terms of average salary in Europe, the last places belong to Bulgaria with 425.4 dollars and North Macedonia with 425.1 dollars.
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