Summary of World Salary Index By Country
• This index compares 240 countries based on Salary, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with an average income, the average salary index value is 24.4, with 82 countries above-average and 158 below-average.
• The highest-ranking country is Liechtenstein with an index value of 136.2, while the lowest-ranking is North Korea with an index value of 0.1.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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| # | Country | Salary Index | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | 136.2 | $9,650.00 |
| 2 | Bermuda | 105.9 | $7,500.00 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 104.5 | $7,400.00 |
| 4 | Denmark | 97.4 | $6,900.00 |
| 5 | Cayman Islands | 91.8 | $6,500.00 |
| 6 | Monaco | 88.4 | $6,264.00 |
| 7 | Faroe Islands | 81.3 | $5,760.00 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 81.2 | $5,751.00 |
| 9 | Iceland | 79.1 | $5,600.00 |
| 10 | Christmas Island | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 11 | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 12 | Norway | 76.0 | $5,380.00 |
| 13 | Australia | 74.2 | $5,257.00 |
| 14 | Saint-Barthelemy | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 15 | United States | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 67.8 | $4,800.00 |
| 17 | Jersey | 67.2 | $4,760.00 |
| 18 | Greenland | 67.0 | $4,745.00 |
| 19 | Norfolk Island | 66.4 | $4,700.00 |
| 20 | Ireland | 64.8 | $4,590.00 |
| 21 | Germany | 64.0 | $4,536.00 |
| 22 | Guernsey | 63.5 | $4,498.00 |
| 23 | Falkland Islands | 62.1 | $4,400.00 |
| 24 | New Zealand | 61.4 | $4,350.00 |
| 25 | Belgium | 61.0 | $4,320.00 |
| 26 | Man (Isle of) | 59.8 | $4,233.00 |
| 27 | Finland | 59.3 | $4,200.00 |
| 28 | Aland Islands | 57.9 | $4,100.00 |
| 29 | Netherlands | 57.5 | $4,070.00 |
| 30 | Gibraltar | 57.2 | $4,050.00 |
| 31 | Vatican City State (Holy See) | 56.5 | $4,000.00 |
| 32 | Canada | 55.8 | $3,950.00 |
| 33 | Kuwait | 55.1 | $3,900.00 |
| 34 | Singapore | 54.4 | $3,850.00 |
| 35 | Sweden | 52.9 | $3,750.00 |
| 36 | Israel | 52.7 | $3,730.00 |
| 37 | Guam | 52.2 | $3,700.00 |
| 38 | Oman | 51.4 | $3,640.00 |
| 39 | United Kingdom | 51.4 | $3,640.00 |
| 40 | Guadeloupe | 48.0 | $3,402.00 |
| 41 | Qatar | 46.4 | $3,288.00 |
| 42 | Austria | 45.9 | $3,250.00 |
| 43 | Virgin Islands (US) | 45.9 | $3,250.00 |
| 44 | American Samoa | 45.2 | $3,200.00 |
| 45 | Aruba | 45.2 | $3,200.00 |
| 46 | The Bahamas | 42.4 | $3,000.00 |
| 47 | Virgin Islands (British) | 42.4 | $3,000.00 |
| 48 | Puerto Rico | 41.6 | $2,950.00 |
| 49 | South Korea | 41.5 | $2,940.00 |
| 50 | France | 40.4 | $2,860.00 |
| 51 | Bahrain | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 52 | Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 53 | Italy | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 54 | Martinique | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 55 | Mayotte | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 56 | Saudi Arabia | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 57 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 39.5 | $2,800.00 |
| 58 | Curaçao | 38.8 | $2,750.00 |
| 59 | Andorra | 38.1 | $2,700.00 |
| 60 | Saint-Martin (French part) | 38.1 | $2,700.00 |
| 61 | Wallis and Futuna Islands | 38.1 | $2,700.00 |
| 62 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 37.4 | $2,650.00 |
| 63 | Northern Mariana Islands | 36.7 | $2,600.00 |
| 64 | Spain | 35.6 | $2,520.00 |
| 65 | French Polynesia | 35.2 | $2,490.00 |
| 66 | French Guiana | 35.1 | $2,485.00 |
| 67 | Reunion | 35.1 | $2,485.00 |
| 68 | San Marino | 35.1 | $2,484.00 |
| 69 | Japan | 34.6 | $2,450.00 |
| 70 | New Caledonia | 34.2 | $2,420.00 |
| 71 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 33.5 | $2,376.00 |
| 72 | Cyprus | 30.5 | $2,160.00 |
| 73 | Nauru | 30.4 | $2,150.00 |
| 74 | Estonia | 29.9 | $2,120.00 |
| 75 | Malta | 29.6 | $2,100.00 |
| 76 | Poland | 29.6 | $2,100.00 |
| 77 | Brunei | 29.2 | $2,070.00 |
| 78 | Barbados | 26.5 | $1,875.00 |
| 79 | Czech Republic | 26.2 | $1,855.00 |
| 80 | Latvia | 25.4 | $1,800.00 |
| 81 | Saint Helena | 25.1 | $1,780.00 |
| 82 | Anguilla | 24.8 | $1,760.00 |
| 83 | Cook Islands | 24.0 | $1,700.00 |
| 84 | Niue | 24.0 | $1,700.00 |
| 85 | Taiwan | 24.0 | $1,700.00 |
| 86 | Lithuania | 23.6 | $1,675.00 |
| 87 | Saint Lucia | 23.6 | $1,670.00 |
| 88 | Portugal | 23.4 | $1,659.00 |
| 89 | Slovenia | 22.9 | $1,620.00 |
| 90 | Trinidad and Tobago | 22.9 | $1,620.00 |
| 91 | Antigua and Barbuda | 22.6 | $1,600.00 |
| 92 | Slovakia | 21.4 | $1,515.00 |
| 93 | Grenada | 21.2 | $1,500.00 |
| 94 | Montserrat | 20.9 | $1,480.00 |
| 95 | South Africa | 20.6 | $1,460.00 |
| 96 | Belize | 19.8 | $1,400.00 |
| 97 | Costa Rica | 19.8 | $1,400.00 |
| 98 | Panama | 19.8 | $1,400.00 |
| 99 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 19.3 | $1,370.00 |
| 100 | Croatia | 19.1 | $1,350.00 |
| 101 | Seychelles | 19.1 | $1,350.00 |
| 102 | Uruguay | 19.1 | $1,350.00 |
| 103 | Equatorial Guinea | 18.4 | $1,300.00 |
| 104 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 17.6 | $1,250.00 |
| 105 | Fiji Islands | 17.6 | $1,245.00 |
| 106 | Pitcairn Island | 17.3 | $1,225.00 |
| 107 | Chile | 16.9 | $1,200.00 |
| 108 | Palau | 16.9 | $1,200.00 |
| 109 | Bulgaria | 16.7 | $1,185.00 |
| 110 | Greece | 16.4 | $1,160.00 |
| 111 | Maldives | 16.2 | $1,150.00 |
| 112 | Marshall Islands | 16.2 | $1,150.00 |
| 113 | Romania | 15.8 | $1,121.66 |
| 114 | China | 15.5 | $1,100.00 |
| 115 | Jordan | 15.5 | $1,100.00 |
| 116 | Turkey | 15.5 | $1,100.00 |
| 117 | Mexico | 15.0 | $1,060.00 |
| 118 | Hungary | 14.7 | $1,040.00 |
| 119 | Mauritius | 14.1 | $1,000.00 |
| 120 | Samoa | 14.1 | $1,000.00 |
| 121 | Dominica | 13.8 | $975.00 |
| 122 | Guyana | 13.6 | $960.00 |
| 123 | Micronesia | 13.4 | $950.00 |
| 124 | Palestinian Territory Occupied | 13.4 | $950.00 |
| 125 | Namibia | 13.0 | $920.00 |
| 126 | Serbia | 12.9 | $912.00 |
| 127 | Montenegro | 12.8 | $907.00 |
| 128 | Tokelau | 12.7 | $900.00 |
| 129 | Paraguay | 12.6 | $890.00 |
| 130 | Russia | 12.6 | $890.00 |
| 131 | Kazakhstan | 12.5 | $885.00 |
| 132 | El Salvador | 12.4 | $880.00 |
| 133 | Thailand | 12.4 | $880.00 |
| 134 | Jamaica | 12.3 | $870.00 |
| 135 | Djibouti | 12.0 | $850.00 |
| 136 | Gabon | 12.0 | $850.00 |
| 137 | Kiribati | 12.0 | $850.00 |
| 138 | Ecuador | 11.6 | $825.00 |
| 139 | Malaysia | 11.2 | $790.00 |
| 140 | Papua New Guinea | 11.0 | $780.00 |
| 141 | Guatemala | 10.9 | $770.00 |
| 142 | Iraq | 10.9 | $770.00 |
| 143 | Tonga | 10.9 | $770.00 |
| 144 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10.3 | $730.00 |
| 145 | Honduras | 10.3 | $730.00 |
| 146 | Bolivia | 10.2 | $725.00 |
| 147 | Colombia | 10.2 | $720.00 |
| 148 | Turkmenistan | 10.1 | $715.00 |
| 149 | Armenia | 10.0 | $710.00 |
| 150 | Tuvalu | 9.8 | $695.00 |
| 151 | Georgia | 9.7 | $690.00 |
| 152 | North Macedonia | 9.7 | $686.00 |
| 153 | Albania | 9.3 | $660.00 |
| 154 | Botswana | 9.3 | $660.00 |
| 155 | Lebanon | 9.2 | $650.00 |
| 156 | Peru | 9.2 | $650.00 |
| 157 | Mongolia | 9.1 | $647.00 |
| 158 | Morocco | 9.1 | $645.00 |
| 159 | Indonesia | 8.8 | $625.00 |
| 160 | Belarus | 8.8 | $620.00 |
| 161 | Moldova | 8.8 | $620.00 |
| 162 | Dominican Republic | 8.5 | $600.00 |
| 163 | Vanuatu | 8.5 | $600.00 |
| 164 | Azerbaijan | 8.3 | $588.00 |
| 165 | Brazil | 8.2 | $580.00 |
| 166 | Argentina | 7.8 | $550.00 |
| 167 | Philippines | 7.8 | $550.00 |
| 168 | Solomon Islands | 7.8 | $550.00 |
| 169 | India | 7.6 | $540.00 |
| 170 | Kosovo | 7.6 | $540.00 |
| 171 | Chad | 7.1 | $500.00 |
| 172 | Nicaragua | 7.1 | $500.00 |
| 173 | Ivory Coast | 7.0 | $496.00 |
| 174 | Cambodia | 6.8 | $480.00 |
| 175 | Kenya | 6.6 | $465.00 |
| 176 | Bangladesh | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 177 | Iran | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 178 | Somalia | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 179 | Ukraine | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 180 | Western Sahara | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 181 | Zimbabwe | 6.4 | $450.00 |
| 182 | Comoros | 6.3 | $444.00 |
| 183 | Tunisia | 6.1 | $435.00 |
| 184 | Senegal | 5.9 | $420.00 |
| 185 | Eswatini | 5.9 | $415.00 |
| 186 | Suriname | 5.8 | $411.00 |
| 187 | Guinea | 5.7 | $405.00 |
| 188 | Cape Verde | 5.6 | $400.00 |
| 189 | Haiti | 5.6 | $400.00 |
| 190 | Mozambique | 5.6 | $400.00 |
| 191 | Lesotho | 5.6 | $397.50 |
| 192 | Uganda | 5.6 | $397.00 |
| 193 | Uzbekistan | 5.5 | $390.00 |
| 194 | Benin | 5.4 | $379.00 |
| 195 | Kyrgyzstan | 5.3 | $375.00 |
| 196 | Libya | 5.3 | $375.00 |
| 197 | Algeria | 5.2 | $370.00 |
| 198 | Cameroon | 5.1 | $360.00 |
| 199 | Liberia | 4.9 | $350.00 |
| 200 | Timor-Leste | 4.9 | $350.00 |
| 201 | Vietnam | 4.9 | $350.00 |
| 202 | Nepal | 4.8 | $340.00 |
| 203 | Sri Lanka | 4.7 | $335.00 |
| 204 | Ghana | 4.7 | $331.00 |
| 205 | Tanzania | 4.6 | $328.00 |
| 206 | Ethiopia | 4.5 | $318.58 |
| 207 | Afghanistan | 4.2 | $300.00 |
| 208 | Bhutan | 4.2 | $300.00 |
| 209 | Togo | 4.2 | $300.00 |
| 210 | Yemen | 4.2 | $300.00 |
| 211 | Zambia | 4.2 | $295.00 |
| 212 | Pakistan | 3.8 | $270.00 |
| 213 | Guinea-Bissau | 3.7 | $260.00 |
| 214 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.5 | $250.00 |
| 215 | Angola | 3.4 | $240.00 |
| 216 | Egypt | 3.2 | $230.00 |
| 217 | Rwanda | 3.2 | $230.00 |
| 218 | Burkina Faso | 3.2 | $227.00 |
| 219 | Mauritania | 3.2 | $225.00 |
| 220 | Congo | 3.1 | $220.00 |
| 221 | Mali | 3.1 | $220.00 |
| 222 | Venezuela | 3.1 | $220.00 |
| 223 | Tajikistan | 2.9 | $205.00 |
| 224 | Myanmar | 2.8 | $200.00 |
| 225 | Niger | 2.8 | $200.00 |
| 226 | Sierra Leone | 2.8 | $200.00 |
| 227 | South Sudan | 2.8 | $200.00 |
| 228 | Madagascar | 2.5 | $180.00 |
| 229 | Nigeria | 2.5 | $179.00 |
| 230 | Sao Tome and Principe | 2.4 | $170.00 |
| 231 | Malawi | 2.4 | $168.00 |
| 232 | Central African Republic | 2.3 | $165.00 |
| 233 | Laos | 2.3 | $165.00 |
| 234 | Cuba | 2.1 | $150.00 |
| 235 | The Gambia | 2.1 | $147.00 |
| 236 | Eritrea | 1.7 | $120.00 |
| 237 | Sudan | 1.7 | $120.00 |
| 238 | Burundi | 1.2 | $85.00 |
| 239 | Syria | 0.6 | $45.00 |
| 240 | North Korea | 0.1 | $8.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how countries are distributed across different salary index value ranges.