These countries with the highest minimum wages in the world offer financial flexibility to their working residents.

As of January 2025, gross monthly minimum wages in the EU ranged from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, according to Eurostat. When including EU candidate countries with available data, the ...

Here is how the minimum wage in the UK compares with other western countries. Britain compares favourably in the world rankings and, according to World Population Review, is behind only Australia ...

Using the review’s data, here is the top 10 for the minimum wage in the world and a few other select countries: Most countries do not have a minimum wage. Based on average wages for the bottom ...

This rate went up to £13.85 per hour, from £13.15, earlier this month. Here is how the minimum wage in the UK compares with other western countries. Britain compares favourably in the world rankings ...