Where in Europe do workers earn the most — and the least?

Average wages differ sharply across Europe in 2025. When purchasing power is taken into account, the gap narrows. But the divide between the continent's highest- and lowest-paying countries remains deep.

So, which countries pay the most? Where are the highest and lowest wages in Europe? How does purchasing power change the picture of salaries?

According to the OECD’s Taxing Wages 2026 report, the annual gross average wages range from €18,590 in Turkey to €107,487 in Switzerland. The data includes 27 European countries, 22 of which are EU members.

Switzerland is the only country where gross average wages exceed €100,000.

Iceland ranks second at €85,950. Luxembourg tops the EU with €77,844, placing third overall.