Jan 3, 2025, 01:37 AM IST

10 countries with highest paying average salary 

Vaishali Shastri

UAE  It is the business hub of the Middle East; UAE has USD 35,542 as its annual average salary. Working professionals with one or more years' experience get 30 days paid leave annually. UAE levies no income tax.  

Belgium  Belgium’s average annual salary is $36,509. The standards of living and education in Belgium is high. Its capital, Brussels, has the highest monthly salary in the country- USD 4,763.  

Austria  With an average annual salary of $38,848, Austria is good to work if you’re looking for sectors like tech, business, finance, healthcare and science.   

Israel  Israel boasts of high-paying tech jobs, with an average annual salary in the country being $37,545.  

Germany  With an average annual salary of USD 38,426, Germany offers more than the European average annual salary.

Australia  Australia has one of the strongest and most stable economies globally, which means there are lots of job opportunities. It has an average annual salary of USD 40,201 and is a country with one of the highest minimum wages.  

Canada  Canada boasts of top-notch healthcare system, paid leave, and holidays that include parental and maternal leave. Its average annual salary is $35,025.  

Singapore  Singapore’s cost of living rate is high, explained by its average annual income of $42,049. It also has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world (2.1%), and has better opportunities in sectors like tech, finance, engineering and medical professionals.   

Switzerland  Switzerland has more than just beautiful landscape. It has a whopping $63,782 as its average annual salary.