Global Minimum Wage Observatory

Compare minimum wages in more than 30 countries around the world. Explore amounts in euros and dollars, weekly working hours, and paid leave.

Minimum Wages Around the World

Interactive comparison - 2025-2026 data - fiche-paie.fr

32
Countries
2 704
Max (EUR)
41h
Avg. hours
28j
Avg. leave
# Country Minimum wage Hours/week Leave Total off
FR France - SMIC 2026
Hourly
12.31 EUR
Gross monthly
1,867 EUR
Net monthly
~1,478 EUR
Statutory hours
35h/week

Sources: Eurostat (EU minimum wages, January 2026), official national sources (non-EU), ECB exchange rates (May 2026). Last updated: 31 May 2026. - fiche-paie.fr

About the Global Minimum Wage Observatory

The Global Minimum Wage Observatory is a free, interactive tool for comparing the minimum wages of more than 30 countries around the world. Developed by the Fiche-Paie.fr team, this observatory gives you a clear, up-to-date overview of statutory minimum pay, along with essential information on working conditions.

The data shown comes from official sources: Eurostat for Europe, the OECD for member countries, the ILO (International Labour Organization) for worldwide data, and national ministries of labour.

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