Global Minimum Wage
Albania
Effective August 2023: National minimum wage increased to ALL 40,000 gross/month.
Key Notes: Market salary compliance required; benefits excluded.
Australia
Effective July 2024:
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): AUD 73,150
Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD 73,150 (new visa streams).
Austria
Effective January 2025:
Red-White-Red Card: EUR 3,225 gross/month.
EU Blue Card: EUR 3,678.57 gross/month.
Azerbaijan
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage raised to AZN 400/month.
Applies to all foreign workers, including current permit holders.
Belgium
Flanders (2025):
Highly Skilled Permit: EUR 78,259 gross/year.
EU Blue Card: EUR 63,586 gross/year.
Botswana
Current Rates: Sector-specific hourly wages apply.
Pending Increase: Expected March/April 2025.
Brazil
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to BRL 1,302/month.
Bulgaria
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage raised to BGN 1,077/month.
Affects EU Intra-Company Transferee and Combined Permits.
Canada
Federal Minimum Wage (April 2025): CAD 17.75/hour.
Provincial rates may be higher.
Chile
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to CLP 440,000/month.
China
2025 Minimum Wage: Varies by region (e.g., Shanghai: CNY 2,590/month).
Colombia
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to COP 1,160,000/month.
Costa Rica
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to CRC 571,000/month.
Croatia
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage raised to EUR 970 gross/month.
Applies to EU nationals and general Stay/Work Permits.
Cyprus
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to EUR 975/month.
Czech Republic
2025 Updates:
National minimum wage: CZK 20,800/month.
EU Blue Card: CZK 65,012 gross/month.
Denmark
2025 Thresholds:
Pay Limit Scheme: DKK 514,000/year.
Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme: DKK 415,000/year.
Dominican Republic
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to DOP 21,000/month.
Ecuador
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to USD 450/month.
Egypt
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to EGP 3,000/month.
Estonia
2025 Minimum Wage:
General: EUR 886/month.
Top Specialists: EUR 2,748/month.
Finland
2025 Updates:
Specialist Permits: EUR 3,827 gross/month.
Part-time Workers: EUR 1,600 gross/month.
France
November 2024:
General minimum wage: EUR 11.88/hour.
Talent Passport: EUR 38,928.78/year.
Germany
Federal Minimum Wage (2024): EUR 12.41/hour.
EU Blue Card (2025): EUR 45,300/year.
Greece
2024 Update: National minimum wage increased to EUR 830/month.
Hungary
2025 Thresholds:
EU Blue Card: HUF 883,671/year.
Non-graduate Roles: HUF 290,800/month.
Iceland
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to ISK 460,000/month.
India
2025 Minimum Wage: Varies by state (e.g., Delhi: INR 16,064/month).
Indonesia
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to IDR 5,350,000/month.
Ireland
2025 Changes:
General Employment Permit: EUR 34,000/year.
Healthcare Assistants: EUR 30,000/year.
Israel
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to ILS 5,300/month.
Italy
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to EUR 1,080/month.
Japan
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to JPY 930/hour.
Malaysia
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to MYR 1,500/month.
Mexico
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to MXN 272.75/day.
Montenegro
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage set at EUR 670/month.
Overtime Pay: 140% of regular salary.
Morocco
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to MAD 14,000/month.
Netherlands
2025 Updates:
General Minimum Wage: EUR 14.06/hour.
Highly Skilled Migrants: EUR 5,688/month.
New Zealand
2025 Adjustments:
Accredited Employer Work Visa: NZD 61,692.80/year.
Minimum Wage: NZD 23.50/hour (April 2025).
Norway
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to NOK 175,000/year.
Peru
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to PEN 1,025/month.
Philippines
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to PHP 570/day.
Poland
2025 Minimum Wage: Increased to PLN 3,600/month.
Portugal
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage increased to EUR 1,000 gross/month.
Applies to full-time workers; regional allowances may apply.
Romania
January 2025 Update: Minimum wage raised to RON 3,700 gross/month (~EUR 750).
Affects EU Blue Card and Non-EU Work Authorization.
Russia
2025 Adjustment: Federal minimum wage increased to RUB 25,000/month.
Compliance: Mandatory for foreign workers under labor contracts.
Saudi Arabia
2025 Threshold: Private sector minimum wage set at SAR 4,500/month (~USD 1,200).
Exemptions: Domestic workers excluded.
Serbia
Effective January 2025: National minimum wage increased to RSD 55,000 gross/month (~EUR 470).
Applies to all full-time workers; part-time rates adjusted proportionally.
Compliance: Foreign workers must meet or exceed this threshold for work permits.
Singapore
2025 Update: No national minimum wage; sector-specific guidelines apply.
Cleaners: SGD 1,800/month; Security Guards: SGD 2,200/month.
South Africa
March 2025: National minimum wage raised to ZAR 28.50/hour (~USD 1.55).
Staggered increases for agriculture and domestic workers.
South Korea
January 2025: Minimum wage increased to KRW 11,500/hour (~USD 8.80).
Compliance: Mandatory for all employers, including small businesses.
Spain
2025 Update: National minimum wage raised to EUR 1,250 gross/month.
Regional Variations: Catalonia and Madrid may set higher rates.
Sweden
2025 Standards: No statutory minimum wage; collective bargaining applies.
Retail: SEK 145/hour (~USD 13.50); Hospitality: SEK 135/hour.
Switzerland
2025 Thresholds: No federal minimum wage; cantonal rates apply.
Example: Geneva: CHF 25/hour.
Foreign workers must meet cantonal/industry thresholds.
Thailand
October 2025: Daily minimum wage increased to THB 400 (~USD 11).
Regional Variance: Higher rates in Bangkok and tourist zones.
Turkey
January 2025: National minimum wage raised to TRY 25,000 gross/month (~USD 800).
Adjustments: Biannual reviews due to inflation.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
2025 Policy: No federal minimum wage; sector-specific rules.
Construction: AED 2,500/month; Skilled workers must meet visa thresholds.
United Kingdom (UK)
April 2025: National Living Wage increased to £12.50/hour (age 23+).
Youth Rates: £10.80/hour (ages 21–22).
United States (USA)
Federal Minimum Wage: Remains USD 7.25/hour (unchanged since 2009).
State Variations: California: USD 17.00/hour; New York: USD 16.50/hour.
Ukraine
2025 Adjustment: Minimum wage increased to UAH 12,000/month (~USD 320).
Exemptions: Startups/SMEs may apply for temporary waivers.
Vietnam
July 2025: Regional minimum wages updated.
Hanoi: VND 5.5 million/month; Urban Zone 1: VND 6.2 million/month.
Key Compliance Notes
Currency Conversions: Use real-time exchange rates for accuracy.
Regional Variations: Check state/province-specific rates (e.g., USA, Canada, India).
Permit-Specific Thresholds: Work visas (e.g., EU Blue Card) often require higher salaries.
Effective Dates: Some updates take effect in late 2024 for 2025.
Gross vs. Net: Figures marked "gross" exclude taxes/deductions.
Global Minimum Wage Landscape in 2025
The global minimum wage remains highly fragmented, with significant disparities across countries and regions. While some nations (e.g., Australia, Germany) enforce robust wage floors tied to skilled immigration programs, others (e.g., USA, Singapore) rely on sector-specific or localized standards. Key takeaways:
Regional Variations: Always check state/province-specific rates (e.g., USA, Canada, India).
Permit Requirements: Work visas (e.g., EU Blue Card) often require salaries well above national minimums.
Economic Factors: Inflation and currency fluctuations (e.g., Turkey, Argentina) necessitate frequent adjustments.
Compliance: Employers must verify gross vs. net calculations and use real-time exchange rates for accuracy.
There is no universal global minimum wage, but staying informed about these updates ensures fair compensation practices and legal compliance worldwide.
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