Work and income
Average annual pay, adjusted so the figures are actually comparable.
OECD Pensions at a Glance, average wage table2025 report, 2024 data
The number most job ads quote is gross. What matters is what is left after tax and rent, which is why this list is worth reading next to the cost of living ones. The OECD average is USD 60,737.
USD 102,611
Average annual wage (USD, PPP)
Also the most expensive country on this hub to live in
USD 90,384
Average annual wage (USD, PPP)
USD 88,971
Average annual wage (USD, PPP)
| Rank | Country | Average annual wage (USD, PPP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th place | GermanyThe most migration-accessible country in this top ten | USD 88,144 | The most migration-accessible country in this top ten |
| 5th place | BelgiumHigh gross pay, and among the highest income tax in the OECD | USD 86,545 | High gross pay, and among the highest income tax in the OECD |
| 6th place | IrelandCritical Skills permit lets family join immediately | USD 86,235 | Critical Skills permit lets family join immediately |
| 7th place | NetherlandsThe 30 percent ruling can cut tax sharply for new skilled arrivals | USD 85,877 | The 30 percent ruling can cut tax sharply for new skilled arrivals |
| 8th place | USD 83,716 | ||
| 9th place | USD 82,016 | ||
| 10th place | USD 78,723 |
OECD Pensions at a Glance, average wage table
2025 report, 2024 data
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