List of European countries by average wage
This is the map and list of European countries by monthly average wage, gross and net income for full-time employees in their local currency and in euros. The chart below reflects the average wage as reported by various data providers, like Eurostat. The salary distribution is right-skewed, therefore more than 50% of people earn less than the average gross salary. Thus, median figures might be more representative than averages.
These figures will shrink after income tax is applied. In some countries, social security, contributions for pensions, public schools, and health are included in these taxes. In certain countries, actual incomes may exceed those listed in the table due to the existence of grey economies.
Maps
Gross average monthly earnings
The countries and territories on the map have gross average monthly earnings for full-time employees of:| above €6,000 | |
| €3,000 to €5,999 | |
| €2,000 to €2,999 | |
| €1,000 to €1,999 | |
| below €1,000 |
Net average monthly salary
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:| above €3,000 | |
| €2,000 to €2,999 | |
| €1,000 to €1,999 | |
| €500 to €999 | |
| below €500 |
Net average monthly salary (adjusted for living costs in PPP)
The countries and territories on the map have a net average monthly salary of:| above $4,000 | |
| $3,000 to $3,999 | |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | |
| below $1,500 |
European and transcontinental countries by monthly average wage
Country names displayed in italics represent transcontinental states.Notes:
- Excluding social and private benefits