Check out our list of countries by average annual wage has been calculated by Gross National Income which helps determine the average wealth of a country and of its general population.
Countries are ranked in chronological order with salary displayed in US Dollars.
1. Norway
- Average annual salary: $103,630
2. Qatar
- Average annual salary: $92,200
3. Macau
- Average annual salary: $76,270
4. Luxembourg
- Average annual salary: $75,990
5. Australia
- Average annual salary: $64,540
6. Sweden
- Average annual salary: $61,610
7. Denmark
- Average annual salary: $61,310
8. United States
- Average annual salary: $55,200
9. Singapore
- Average annual salary: $55,150
10. Netherlands
- Average annual salary: $51,890
11. Canada
- Average annual salary: $51,630
12. Austria
- Average annual salary: $49,670
13. Kuwait
- Average annual salary: $49,300
14. Finland
- Average annual salary: $48,420
15. Germany
- Average annual salary: $47,640
16. Belgium
- Average annual salary: $47,260
17. Ireland
- Average annual salary: $46,550
18. United Arab Emirates
- Average annual salary: $44,600
19. United Kingdom
- Average annual salary: $43,430
20. France
- Average annual salary: $42,960
21. Japan
- Average annual salary: $42,000
22. Hong Kong
- Average annual salary: $40,320
23. Switzerland
- Average annual salary: $35952 a year
24. Israel
- Average annual salary: $35,320
25. Italy
- Average annual salary: $34,270
26. Spain
- Average annual salary: $29,440
That completes our list of the top 26 highest income earning countries in the world. These figures are subject to change and are a general guide.
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