European countries with the highest and lowest salaries

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Switzerland

Business & Economy

European countries with the highest and lowest salaries

According to the OECD's Taxing Wages 2026 report, gross annual wages in Europe vary significantly, ranging from €18,590 in Turkey to €107,487 in Switzerland, which remains the highest-paying country. Iceland and Luxembourg follow with average salaries of €85,950 and €77,844 respectively. At the lower end, Slovakia records the lowest average annual wage in the EU at €19,590, with nine of the 22 EU countries having average wages below €30,000.

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