Many people are interested in the average salary in Europe. Unfortunately, in Russia this indicator leaves much to be desired. And European statistics only make you wonder and rejoice for the inhabitants of the countries of this part of the world.
The main indicator of well-being
No wonder all over the world they believe that the average wage is one of the main indicators of how prosperous the country is. It really is. In any case, statistics is an excellent indicator of the level of economic development. And it is precisely on this indicator that the richest and most successful countries are calculated. A rating of these states is also compiled. The average salary is calculated in this way: the income of a family of four people (two adults and two children) is taken into account. So, for example, in 2014, Turkey became the country with the lowest income level. And the status of the most successful state in this regard was assigned to Luxembourg.
The most profitable professions
Speaking about the level of salaries in Europe, it should be said about which professions are the most popular and highly paid. Great successes and correspondingly large incomes are achieved by people who know a lot about IT-technologies. Today this specialty is one of the most profitable. Following the ranking are socially significant professions. Strange as it may seem, doctors get quite a lot of money. Especially those that work in private clinics. Dentists, surgeons, pediatricians, veterinarians - their work is paid very highly. Subject educators also receive good salaries. University professors can even be considered one of the wealthiest people in Europe. But accountants, lawyers, managers (the most popular specialties in the CIS, by the way) can count on a more modest salary.
About the minimum indicators
It’s not new for Russians that in Europe people receive much more than in our country. Recently, data appeared for the current 2015. The minimum wage in Europe is not the same in different states.
But speaking generally, in European countries the government is trying to ensure a decent standard of living for its residents. For example, in the Netherlands, as of January 1, 2015, the minimum wage is 1,501 euros per month, in Germany - 1,473 €, in Ireland - 1,461 €. In France, you can receive a minimum of 1,457 euros per month, and in the UK - 1378 €.
Of course, the salary in Europe with a high level of development is much higher than in the southern and eastern parts of the continent. In Slovenia, for example, the minimum wage is 790 euros per month. Spain is not happy either, in which the economic crisis reigns. The average salary is not very high there (in Europe there are almost no such low indicators), and the minimum is quite small - only 756 euros. Even less than in Slovenia. And, of course, Greece. There the minimum salary is 683 euros.
Average salary in Europe and ranking list of countries
So, the first on the list is Liechtenstein. This country has the highest average salary in Europe. And the figure is more than 5100 euros per month per person. Next in the ranking is Monaco. There, people get about 4,500 euros per month. The third place is taken by Switzerland - in this state the average salary ratio is approximately four thousand euros. Next is Norway. The difference with Switzerland in terms of is about 500 euros - in the Scandinavian country, the average salary is 3,500 euros. In fifth place is the small state of Luxembourg with an indicator of 3200 euros. Following is Denmark (3,100 euros), followed by Finland. Countries such as Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands are already at the bottom of the ranking. Their average salary ranges from 2,200 to 2,100 euros per month. Not a big difference. Following are France, Austria and Iceland. And, strangely enough, in the last place is Germany, which is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Despite the fact that the average salary there is only 2,000 euros per month, Germany maintains its status as a great power. This is because there are few people who receive an average salary. The population in this state is well-provided, disciplined and able to earn money. Plus, in Germany, taxes are not as high as in other states. It also affects people's security.