List of European countries by average wage
This is the map and list of European countries by monthly average wage gross and net income average wages for full-time employees in their local currency and in euros. The chart below reflects the average wage as reported by various data providers. The salary distribution is right-skewed, therefore more than 50% of people earn less than the average gross salary. These figures will shrink after income tax is applied. In certain countries, actual incomes may exceed those listed in the table due to the existence of grey economies. In some countries, social security, contributions for pensions, public schools, and health are included in these taxes.Maps
Net average monthly salary
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:
| Purple | above €2,500 |
| Blue | €1,500 to €2,499 |
| Orange | €750 to €1,499 |
| Red | below €750 |
Gross average monthly salaries
The countries and territories on the map have gross average monthly salaries of:
| Purple | above €3,000 |
| Blue | €2,000 to €2,999 |
| Orange | €1,000 to €1,999 |
| Red | below €1,000 |
Net average monthly salary (adjusted for living costs in PPP)
The countries and territories on the map have a net average monthly salary of:
| Purple | above $3,500 |
| Blue | $2,000 to $3,499 |
| Orange | $1,500 to $1,999 |
| Red | below $1,500 |
a Excluding social and private benefitsNet average monthly salary (2000)
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:
| Purple | above €2,500 |
| Blue | €1,500 to €2,499 |
| Orange | €750 to €1,499 |
| Red | below €750 |
Net average monthly salary (2007)
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:
| Purple | above €2,500 |
| Blue | €1,500 to €2,499 |
| Orange | €750 to €1,499 |
| Red | below €750 |
Net average monthly salary (2017)
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:
| Purple | above €2,500 |
| Blue | €1,500 to €2,499 |
| Orange | €750 to €1,499 |
| Red | below €750 |
Average monthly gross wage (1998 - 2018)
Gross, net & PPS (2000 - 2018)
