Average wages of the population of the countries

Map with data on the average wages of the population of the countries of the world. Up-to-date data for 2025. Countries with high and low wages of residents.

Top 10 countries with the highest average salary (after tax) in 2025:

  1. Switzerland - $6,117.70 per month.
  2. Luxembourg - $5,318.15 per month.
  3. Singapore - $5,059.86 per month.
  4. U.S. - $4,232.58 per month.
  5. Iceland - $4,120.01 per month.
  6. Qatar - $3,937.13 per month.
  7. Denmark - $3,529.32 per month.
  8. UAE - $3,502.29 per month.
  9. Australia - $3,493.01 per month.
  10. Netherlands - $3,487.91 per month.

Changes of average wages over the last 10 years:

  • Singapore: Median income grew by 45.9% from 2014 to 2024, with an annualized increase of 3.8%. Adjusted for inflation, the annual increase was 2.2%.
  • U.S.: The average annual wage in 2024 was $67,920. From March 2024 to March 2025, nominal wages increased by 3.2%, with inflation of 2.4%, implying an increase in real income of 0.8%.
  • Switzerland: Average wages have increased by almost 20% over the last ten years.
  • Luxembourg: The average nominal wage from 1990 to 2024 was 4,239.26 euros per month, reaching an all-time high of 6,966.17 euros per month in 2024.

Factors, affecting the amount of wages:

  • Production: The level of production development, technical progress, complexity and working conditions.
  • Social: Perceptions of social justice, the minimum wage (MROT), conditions of labor mobility.
  • Market: Employment rate, labor costs, inflation, education level of job seekers.
  • Economic: Economic growth rates, corporate profitability.
  • Additional: Gender, race, age, personal characteristics and motivation.

Impact of education level on wages

The level of education has a significant impact on wages. People with a college degree earn on average 58% more than those with only a high school education. This is due to:

  • Qualifications and specialization: Higher education provides in-depth knowledge and skills.
  • Competitiveness: A diploma opens the door to more prestigious positions.
  • Networking capabilities: Universities promote career advancement.

Impact of wages on the online gambling market

Average wages influence the development of the online gambling segment. In high-income countries, such as the US and the UK, the market is legalized and actively developing, while in low-wage countries the activity is lower but growing due to digitalization.

  • High income: Active market in the US ($24.98 billion in 2024) and Canada.
  • Average salaries: High activity in Australia and Germany.
  • Low wages and restrictions: China and Japan show significant activity through offshore platforms.

Key Factors

  • Regulation: Legal markets are showing steady growth.
  • Availability of technology: Mobile devices play a key role.
  • Social risks: The spread of gambling addiction.

The online gambling market is closely related to the level of income of the population, which emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to analyzing wages and its impact on various areas of the economy.

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