Countries With The Highest Salaries in the World
Interested in working overseas? Looking to make the most money possible? 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
Sales Manager Jobs in Crete, Greece
- Crete
- 6 months - 6 months / From: € 0
Teach English in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica
- 6 months - 1 year / From: £ 2500
ESL Math Teaching Jobs in Thailand
- Thailand
- 4 weeks - 4 months / From: $ 0
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
ESL Science Teaching Jobs in Thailand
- Thailand
- 4 weeks - 4 months / From: $ 0
Hogmanay 4 Day
- United Kingdom
- < 1 week - 1 week / From: £ 250
Paid TEFL Internship in Taiwan
- Taiwan
- 1 year - 1 year / From: £ 500
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
Scuba Diving + Whale Shark Expeditions in the Caribbean
- Bay Islands
- < 1 week - < 1 week / From: $ 0
Driver / Tour Guide Jobs in Crete, Greece
- Crete
- 6 months - 6 months / From: € 0
Evening Spanish Courses in Bilbao
- Bilbao, Northern Spain
- 1 week - 1 year / From: € < 25
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
English Conversation Teaching Jobs in Thailand
- Thailand
- 4 weeks - 4 months / From: $ 0
Babysitting & Nanny Jobs in France
- France
- 4 months - 1 Year+ / From: £ 0
The Laugavegur Trail, Iceland
- The Laugavegur Trail, Iceland
- 1 week - 1 week / From: £ 1500
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
Business English Course, Malta
- Malta
- < 1 week - 6 months / From: € 250
England TEFL Scholarship: Teach English in London
- United Kingdom
- 1 week - 3 weeks / From: £ 0
IELTS Exam Preparation Course, Malta
- Malta
- 1 week - 6 months / From: € 250
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
Paid TEFL Internship in Chile
- Chile
- 4 months - 1 year / From: £ 500
Paid TEFL Internship in Thailand
- Thailand
- 4 months - 4 months / From: £ 1000
Paid TEFL Internship in Argentina
- Argentina
- 3 months - 1 year / From: £ 500
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. Please note these figures are subject to change and are a general guide. Salaries really depend on your experience, company and position. If the idea of going to any of these destinations appeals search our featured jobs abroad.
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